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Cerulean Nocturne Pure#045262
Lagoon Shadow Pure#068973
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Cerulean Nocturne Pure vs Lagoon Shadow Pure

A detailed comparison of #045262 and #068973 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Pure
Text on Lagoon Shadow Pure

Color Properties

#045262
HEX
#068973
rgb(4, 82, 98)
RGB
rgb(6, 137, 115)
hsl(190, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(170, 92%, 28%)
190°
Hue
170°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #045262, #068973);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.02:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cerulean Nocturne Pure
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