Cobalt Shadow Muted#3B4354
Cobalt Nocturne Muted#2A303C
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Cobalt Shadow Muted vs Cobalt Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #3B4354 and #2A303C — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Shadow Muted
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#3B4354
HEX
#2A303C
rgb(59, 67, 84)
RGB
rgb(42, 48, 60)
hsl(220, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(220, 18%, 20%)
220°
Hue
220°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B4354, #2A303C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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.
Cobalt Shadow Muted
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Cobalt Nocturne Muted
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