COLOR
#252E30
≈ Nightmare Fuel
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On white
Aa
13.89:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
1.26:1
Fails AA
Best text on this color
Aa#FFFFFF(13.89:1)
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Colour-blindness preview
Normal vision#252E30
Protanopia#2C2D30
Deuteranopia#2A2C30
Tritanopia#222F2F
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Open in scheme generator →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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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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