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Cerulean Shadow Muted#3B5054
Emerald Nocturne Muted#2A3C2A
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Cerulean Shadow Muted vs Emerald Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #3B5054 and #2A3C2A — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Muted
Text on Emerald Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#3B5054
HEX
#2A3C2A
rgb(59, 80, 84)
RGB
rgb(42, 60, 42)
hsl(190, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(120, 18%, 20%)
190°
Hue
120°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Green
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B5054, #2A3C2A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Shadow Muted
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Emerald Nocturne Muted
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