Cerulean Shadow Muted#3B5054
Cerulean Nocturne Muted#2A393C
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Cerulean Shadow Muted vs Cerulean Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #3B5054 and #2A393C — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Muted
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#3B5054
HEX
#2A393C
rgb(59, 80, 84)
RGB
rgb(42, 57, 60)
hsl(190, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 20%)
190°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B5054, #2A393C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cerulean Shadow Muted
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