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Canary Nocturne Muted#3C3B2A
Steel Nocturne Muted#2A353C
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Canary Nocturne Muted vs Steel Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #3C3B2A and #2A353C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Nocturne Muted
Text on Steel Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#3C3B2A
HEX
#2A353C
rgb(60, 59, 42)
RGB
rgb(42, 53, 60)
hsl(55, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 18%, 20%)
55°
Hue
205°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C3B2A, #2A353C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Canary Nocturne Muted
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Steel Nocturne Muted
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