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Steel Nocturne Dust#263540
Lagoon Ink Dust#1A2D2A
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Steel Nocturne Dust vs Lagoon Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #263540 and #1A2D2A — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Dust
Text on Lagoon Ink Dust

Color Properties

#263540
HEX
#1A2D2A
rgb(38, 53, 64)
RGB
rgb(26, 45, 42)
hsl(205, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(170, 26%, 14%)
205°
Hue
170°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #263540, #1A2D2A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Nocturne Dust
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