Cerulean Nocturne Soft#223F44
Apricot Shadow Soft#604F2F
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Cerulean Nocturne Soft vs Apricot Shadow Soft
A detailed comparison of #223F44 and #604F2F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Soft
Text on Apricot Shadow Soft
Color Properties
#223F44
HEX
#604F2F
rgb(34, 63, 68)
RGB
rgb(96, 79, 47)
hsl(190, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(40, 34%, 28%)
190°
Hue
40°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #223F44, #604F2F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.43:1, 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.
Cerulean Nocturne Soft
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