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Steel Dusk Soft#395C74
Apricot Shadow Soft#604F2F
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Steel Dusk Soft vs Apricot Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #395C74 and #604F2F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Dusk Soft
Text on Apricot Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#395C74
HEX
#604F2F
rgb(57, 92, 116)
RGB
rgb(96, 79, 47)
hsl(205, 34%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 34%, 28%)
205°
Hue
40°
34%
Saturation
34%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #395C74, #604F2F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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.

Steel Dusk Soft
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