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Cerulean Dusk Soft#396A74
Crimson Dusk Soft#743939
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Cerulean Dusk Soft vs Crimson Dusk Soft

A detailed comparison of #396A74 and #743939 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Soft
Text on Crimson Dusk Soft

Color Properties

#396A74
HEX
#743939
rgb(57, 106, 116)
RGB
rgb(116, 57, 57)
hsl(190, 34%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(0, 34%, 34%)
190°
Hue
0°
34%
Saturation
34%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #396A74, #743939);

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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cerulean Dusk Soft
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