Cerulean Dusk Soft#396A74
Azure Shadow Soft#2F4F60
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Cerulean Dusk Soft vs Azure Shadow Soft
A detailed comparison of #396A74 and #2F4F60 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Soft
Text on Azure Shadow Soft
Color Properties
#396A74
HEX
#2F4F60
rgb(57, 106, 116)
RGB
rgb(47, 79, 96)
hsl(190, 34%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(200, 34%, 28%)
190°
Hue
200°
34%
Saturation
34%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #396A74, #2F4F60);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cerulean Dusk Soft
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Azure Shadow Soft
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