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Cerulean Nocturne Soft#223F44
Aqua Shadow Soft#2F6060
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Cerulean Nocturne Soft vs Aqua Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #223F44 and #2F6060 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Soft
Text on Aqua Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#223F44
HEX
#2F6060
rgb(34, 63, 68)
RGB
rgb(47, 96, 96)
hsl(190, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(180, 34%, 28%)
190°
Hue
180°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #223F44, #2F6060);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 Nocturne Soft
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