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Cerulean Shadow Muted#3B5054
Sapphire Nocturne Muted#2A333C
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Cerulean Shadow Muted vs Sapphire Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #3B5054 and #2A333C — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.5:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Muted
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#3B5054
HEX
#2A333C
rgb(59, 80, 84)
RGB
rgb(42, 51, 60)
hsl(190, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 18%, 20%)
190°
Hue
210°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B5054, #2A333C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.5:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cerulean Shadow Muted
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Sapphire Nocturne Muted
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