Cobalt Nocturne Muted#2A303C
Saffron Nocturne Muted#3C382A
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Cobalt Nocturne Muted vs Saffron Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #2A303C and #3C382A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Muted
Text on Saffron Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#2A303C
HEX
#3C382A
rgb(42, 48, 60)
RGB
rgb(60, 56, 42)
hsl(220, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(45, 18%, 20%)
220°
Hue
45°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A303C, #3C382A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cobalt Nocturne Muted
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