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Cerulean Nocturne Soft#223F44
Mulberry Ink Soft#281830
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Cerulean Nocturne Soft vs Mulberry Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #223F44 and #281830 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Soft
Text on Mulberry Ink Soft

Color Properties

#223F44
HEX
#281830
rgb(34, 63, 68)
RGB
rgb(40, 24, 48)
hsl(190, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(280, 34%, 14%)
190°
Hue
280°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #223F44, #281830);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Nocturne Soft
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