Cerulean Nocturne Soft#223F44
Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
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Cerulean Nocturne Soft vs Merlot Nocturne Soft
A detailed comparison of #223F44 and #442227 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Soft
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft
Color Properties
#223F44
HEX
#442227
rgb(34, 63, 68)
RGB
rgb(68, 34, 39)
hsl(190, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
190°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #223F44, #442227);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 160\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
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