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Vermillion Nocturne Faint#38302E
Cerulean Nocturne Faint#2E3638
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Vermillion Nocturne Faint vs Cerulean Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #38302E and #2E3638 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Faint
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#38302E
HEX
#2E3638
rgb(56, 48, 46)
RGB
rgb(46, 54, 56)
hsl(15, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 20%)
15°
Hue
190°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38302E, #2E3638);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Vermillion Nocturne Faint
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