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Steel Nocturne Soft#223644
Amethyst Nocturne Soft#252244
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Steel Nocturne Soft vs Amethyst Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #223644 and #252244 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Soft
Text on Amethyst Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#223644
HEX
#252244
rgb(34, 54, 68)
RGB
rgb(37, 34, 68)
hsl(205, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(245, 34%, 20%)
205°
Hue
245°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #223644, #252244);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Nocturne Soft
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Amethyst Nocturne Soft
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