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Cerulean Nocturne Muted#2A393C
Ruby Nocturne Muted#3C2D2A
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Cerulean Nocturne Muted vs Ruby Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A393C and #3C2D2A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Muted
Text on Ruby Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#2A393C
HEX
#3C2D2A
rgb(42, 57, 60)
RGB
rgb(60, 45, 42)
hsl(190, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(10, 18%, 20%)
190°
Hue
10°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A393C, #3C2D2A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cerulean Nocturne Muted
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