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Apricot Shadow Soft#604F2F
Aqua Nocturne Soft#224444
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Apricot Shadow Soft vs Aqua Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #604F2F and #224444 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Shadow Soft
Text on Aqua Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#604F2F
HEX
#224444
rgb(96, 79, 47)
RGB
rgb(34, 68, 68)
hsl(40, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(180, 34%, 20%)
40°
Hue
180°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #604F2F, #224444);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Apricot Shadow Soft
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Aqua Nocturne Soft
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