We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Cerulean Nocturne Soft#223F44
Ember Shadow Soft#603F2F
VS

Cerulean Nocturne Soft vs Ember Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #223F44 and #603F2F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Soft
Text on Ember Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#223F44
HEX
#603F2F
rgb(34, 63, 68)
RGB
rgb(96, 63, 47)
hsl(190, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(20, 34%, 28%)
190°
Hue
20°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #223F44, #603F2F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 Nocturne Soft
view_detail →
Ember Shadow Soft
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Cerulean Nocturne Soft vs Ruby Nocturne Soft
#223F44 · #442722
Ember Shadow Soft vs Azure Shadow Soft
#603F2F · #2F4F60
Sapphire Nocturne Soft vs Ember Shadow Soft
#223344 · #603F2F
Cerulean Nocturne Soft vs Saffron Shadow Soft
#223F44 · #60542F
Sapphire Nocturne Soft vs Saffron Shadow Soft
#223344 · #60542F