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Aqua Nocturne Soft#224444
Apricot Shadow Soft#604F2F
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Aqua Nocturne Soft vs Apricot Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #224444 and #604F2F — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Nocturne Soft
Text on Apricot Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#224444
HEX
#604F2F
rgb(34, 68, 68)
RGB
rgb(96, 79, 47)
hsl(180, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(40, 34%, 28%)
180°
Hue
40°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #224444, #604F2F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Aqua Nocturne Soft
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