Steel Nocturne Muted#2A353C
Scarlet Nocturne Muted#3C2B2A
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Steel Nocturne Muted vs Scarlet Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #2A353C and #3C2B2A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.06:1contrast ratio
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Text on Steel Nocturne Muted
Text on Scarlet Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#2A353C
HEX
#3C2B2A
rgb(42, 53, 60)
RGB
rgb(60, 43, 42)
hsl(205, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(5, 18%, 20%)
205°
Hue
5°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A353C, #3C2B2A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Nocturne Muted
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