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Cerulean Nocturne Pure#045262
Tangerine Shadow Pure#893C06
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Cerulean Nocturne Pure vs Tangerine Shadow Pure

A detailed comparison of #045262 and #893C06 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Pure
Text on Tangerine Shadow Pure

Color Properties

#045262
HEX
#893C06
rgb(4, 82, 98)
RGB
rgb(137, 60, 6)
hsl(190, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(25, 92%, 28%)
190°
Hue
25°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #045262, #893C06);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 165\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 Pure
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