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Steel Nocturne Dust#263540
Steel Ink Dust#1A252D
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Steel Nocturne Dust vs Steel Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #263540 and #1A252D — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Dust
Text on Steel Ink Dust

Color Properties

#263540
HEX
#1A252D
rgb(38, 53, 64)
RGB
rgb(26, 37, 45)
hsl(205, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 26%, 14%)
205°
Hue
205°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #263540, #1A252D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Nocturne Dust
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