Apricot Nocturne Muted#3C362A
Steel Nocturne Muted#2A353C
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Apricot Nocturne Muted vs Steel Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #3C362A and #2A353C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Nocturne Muted
Text on Steel Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#3C362A
HEX
#2A353C
rgb(60, 54, 42)
RGB
rgb(42, 53, 60)
hsl(40, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 18%, 20%)
40°
Hue
205°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C362A, #2A353C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Apricot Nocturne Muted
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