Steel Ink Muted#1D252A
Saffron Nocturne Muted#3C382A
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Steel Ink Muted vs Saffron Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #1D252A and #3C382A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Ink Muted
Text on Saffron Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#1D252A
HEX
#3C382A
rgb(29, 37, 42)
RGB
rgb(60, 56, 42)
hsl(205, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(45, 18%, 20%)
205°
Hue
45°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1D252A, #3C382A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.
These colors have a 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Ink Muted
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Saffron Nocturne Muted
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