Crimson Nocturne Soft#442222
Steel Nocturne Soft#223644
VS
Crimson Nocturne Soft vs Steel Nocturne Soft
A detailed comparison of #442222 and #223644 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Nocturne Soft
Text on Steel Nocturne Soft
Color Properties
#442222
HEX
#223644
rgb(68, 34, 34)
RGB
rgb(34, 54, 68)
hsl(0, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 20%)
0°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #442222, #223644);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Crimson Nocturne Soft
view_detail →
Steel Nocturne Soft
view_detail →