COLOR
#232E32
≈ Nightmare Fuel
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On white
Aa
13.92:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
1.26:1
Fails AA
Best text on this color
Aa#FFFFFF(13.92:1)
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Colour-blindness preview
Normal vision#232E32
Protanopia#2C2D32
Deuteranopia#292B32
Tritanopia#1E2F2F
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Colors that go with Nightmare Fuel
Nightmare Fuel sits in the teal family. Pair it with coral, warm sand or a soft blush to warm up its coolness, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameNightmare Fuel#293135ΔE 1.9CSS nameDarkslategray#2F4F4FΔE 12.6Web-safe#333333#333333ΔE 6.2
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Nightmare Fuel — meaning & where to use it
Nightmare Fuel is a deep, shadowy teal — it reads as cool, clean and modern. It's a natural fit for tech, healthcare and coastal, spa-like brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with coral, warm sand or a soft blush to warm up its coolness.
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