Cerulean Shadow Soft#2F5860
Cerulean Nocturne Soft#223F44
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Cerulean Shadow Soft vs Cerulean Nocturne Soft
A detailed comparison of #2F5860 and #223F44 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.44:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Soft
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Soft
Color Properties
#2F5860
HEX
#223F44
rgb(47, 88, 96)
RGB
rgb(34, 63, 68)
hsl(190, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 20%)
190°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2F5860, #223F44);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.44:1, 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 Soft
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