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Azure Nocturne Soft#223944
Cerulean Ink Soft#182C30
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Azure Nocturne Soft vs Cerulean Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #223944 and #182C30 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Nocturne Soft
Text on Cerulean Ink Soft

Color Properties

#223944
HEX
#182C30
rgb(34, 57, 68)
RGB
rgb(24, 44, 48)
hsl(200, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 14%)
200°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #223944, #182C30);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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.

Azure Nocturne Soft
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