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Steel Nocturne Soft#223644
Steel Shadow Soft#2F4B60
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Steel Nocturne Soft vs Steel Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #223644 and #2F4B60 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Soft
Text on Steel Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#223644
HEX
#2F4B60
rgb(34, 54, 68)
RGB
rgb(47, 75, 96)
hsl(205, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 28%)
205°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #223644, #2F4B60);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 Soft
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