Cerulean Dusk Soft#396A74
Cerulean Shadow Soft#2F5860
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Cerulean Dusk Soft vs Cerulean Shadow Soft
A detailed comparison of #396A74 and #2F5860 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Soft
Text on Cerulean Shadow Soft
Color Properties
#396A74
HEX
#2F5860
rgb(57, 106, 116)
RGB
rgb(47, 88, 96)
hsl(190, 34%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 28%)
190°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #396A74, #2F5860);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cerulean Dusk Soft
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Cerulean Shadow Soft
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