Cerulean Nocturne Soft#223F44
Steel Shadow Soft#2F4B60
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Cerulean Nocturne Soft vs Steel Shadow Soft
A detailed comparison of #223F44 and #2F4B60 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Soft
Text on Steel Shadow Soft
Color Properties
#223F44
HEX
#2F4B60
rgb(34, 63, 68)
RGB
rgb(47, 75, 96)
hsl(190, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 28%)
190°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #223F44, #2F4B60);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cerulean Nocturne Soft
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