Cerulean Shadow Muted#3B5054
Ruby Shadow Muted#543F3B
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Cerulean Shadow Muted vs Ruby Shadow Muted
A detailed comparison of #3B5054 and #543F3B — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Muted
Text on Ruby Shadow Muted
Color Properties
#3B5054
HEX
#543F3B
rgb(59, 80, 84)
RGB
rgb(84, 63, 59)
hsl(190, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(10, 18%, 28%)
190°
Hue
10°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B5054, #543F3B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 Muted
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Ruby Shadow Muted
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