Vermillion Nocturne Muted#3C2E2A
Steel Shadow Muted#3B4A54
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Vermillion Nocturne Muted vs Steel Shadow Muted
A detailed comparison of #3C2E2A and #3B4A54 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Muted
Text on Steel Shadow Muted
Color Properties
#3C2E2A
HEX
#3B4A54
rgb(60, 46, 42)
RGB
rgb(59, 74, 84)
hsl(15, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 18%, 28%)
15°
Hue
205°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2E2A, #3B4A54);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Vermillion Nocturne Muted
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