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Aqua Nocturne Muted#2A3C3C
Cerulean Nocturne Muted#2A393C
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Aqua Nocturne Muted vs Cerulean Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A3C3C and #2A393C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Nocturne Muted
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#2A3C3C
HEX
#2A393C
rgb(42, 60, 60)
RGB
rgb(42, 57, 60)
hsl(180, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 20%)
180°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A3C3C, #2A393C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Nocturne Muted
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Cerulean Nocturne Muted
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