We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Aqua Shadow Soft#2F6060
Cerulean Nocturne Soft#223F44
VS

Aqua Shadow Soft vs Cerulean Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #2F6060 and #223F44 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Shadow Soft
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#2F6060
HEX
#223F44
rgb(47, 96, 96)
RGB
rgb(34, 63, 68)
hsl(180, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 20%)
180°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2F6060, #223F44);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 Shadow Soft
view_detail →
Cerulean Nocturne Soft
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Aqua Shadow Soft vs Crimson Shadow Soft
#2F6060 · #602F2F
Cerulean Nocturne Soft vs Ruby Nocturne Soft
#223F44 · #442722
Steel Shadow Soft vs Cerulean Nocturne Soft
#2F4B60 · #223F44
Aqua Shadow Soft vs Sapphire Nocturne Soft
#2F6060 · #223344
Steel Shadow Soft vs Sapphire Nocturne Soft
#2F4B60 · #223344