Cobalt Shadow Muted#3B4354
Apricot Nocturne Muted#3C362A
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Cobalt Shadow Muted vs Apricot Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #3B4354 and #3C362A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Shadow Muted
Text on Apricot Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#3B4354
HEX
#3C362A
rgb(59, 67, 84)
RGB
rgb(60, 54, 42)
hsl(220, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 20%)
220°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B4354, #3C362A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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.
Cobalt Shadow Muted
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Apricot Nocturne Muted
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