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Azure Nocturne Muted#2A363C
Apricot Shadow Muted#544C3B
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Azure Nocturne Muted vs Apricot Shadow Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A363C and #544C3B — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Nocturne Muted
Text on Apricot Shadow Muted

Color Properties

#2A363C
HEX
#544C3B
rgb(42, 54, 60)
RGB
rgb(84, 76, 59)
hsl(200, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 28%)
200°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A363C, #544C3B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Azure Nocturne Muted
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