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Cerulean Ink Soft#182C30
Orchid Nocturne Soft#2D2244
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Cerulean Ink Soft vs Orchid Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #182C30 and #2D2244 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Ink Soft
Text on Orchid Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#182C30
HEX
#2D2244
rgb(24, 44, 48)
RGB
rgb(45, 34, 68)
hsl(190, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(260, 34%, 20%)
190°
Hue
260°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #182C30, #2D2244);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Ink Soft
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Orchid Nocturne Soft
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