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Steel Nocturne Pure#043B62
Steel Shadow Pure#065289
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Steel Nocturne Pure vs Steel Shadow Pure

A detailed comparison of #043B62 and #065289 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Pure
Text on Steel Shadow Pure

Color Properties

#043B62
HEX
#065289
rgb(4, 59, 98)
RGB
rgb(6, 82, 137)
hsl(205, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 92%, 28%)
205°
Hue
205°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #043B62, #065289);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.43:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Nocturne Pure
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Steel Shadow Pure
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