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Steel Nocturne Muted#2A353C
Cobalt Nocturne Muted#2A303C
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Steel Nocturne Muted vs Cobalt Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A353C and #2A303C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Muted
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#2A353C
HEX
#2A303C
rgb(42, 53, 60)
RGB
rgb(42, 48, 60)
hsl(205, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(220, 18%, 20%)
205°
Hue
220°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A353C, #2A303C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Nocturne Muted
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Cobalt Nocturne Muted
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