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Steel Shadow Soft#2F4B60
Cerulean Dusk Soft#396A74
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Steel Shadow Soft vs Cerulean Dusk Soft

A detailed comparison of #2F4B60 and #396A74 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.52:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Soft
Text on Cerulean Dusk Soft

Color Properties

#2F4B60
HEX
#396A74
rgb(47, 75, 96)
RGB
rgb(57, 106, 116)
hsl(205, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 34%)
205°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2F4B60, #396A74);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.52:1, 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 Shadow Soft
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Cerulean Dusk Soft
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