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Cerulean Nocturne Pure#045262
Aqua Shadow Pure#068989
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Cerulean Nocturne Pure vs Aqua Shadow Pure

A detailed comparison of #045262 and #068989 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Pure
Text on Aqua Shadow Pure

Color Properties

#045262
HEX
#068989
rgb(4, 82, 98)
RGB
rgb(6, 137, 137)
hsl(190, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(180, 92%, 28%)
190°
Hue
180°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #045262, #068989);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.07:1, 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.

Cerulean Nocturne Pure
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