Lagoon Nocturne Muted#2A3C39
Scarlet Shadow Muted#543D3B
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Lagoon Nocturne Muted vs Scarlet Shadow Muted
A detailed comparison of #2A3C39 and #543D3B — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.17:1contrast ratio
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Text on Lagoon Nocturne Muted
Text on Scarlet Shadow Muted
Color Properties
#2A3C39
HEX
#543D3B
rgb(42, 60, 57)
RGB
rgb(84, 61, 59)
hsl(170, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(5, 18%, 28%)
170°
Hue
5°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A3C39, #543D3B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Lagoon Nocturne Muted
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Scarlet Shadow Muted
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