Cerulean Shadow Dust#35545A
Ruby Nocturne Dust#402A26
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Cerulean Shadow Dust vs Ruby Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #35545A and #402A26 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.63:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Dust
Text on Ruby Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#35545A
HEX
#402A26
rgb(53, 84, 90)
RGB
rgb(64, 42, 38)
hsl(190, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(10, 26%, 20%)
190°
Hue
10°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #35545A, #402A26);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.63:1, 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 Shadow Dust
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Ruby Nocturne Dust
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