Cerulean Shadow Dust#35545A
Cerulean Nocturne Dust#263C40
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Cerulean Shadow Dust vs Cerulean Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #35545A and #263C40 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Dust
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#35545A
HEX
#263C40
rgb(53, 84, 90)
RGB
rgb(38, 60, 64)
hsl(190, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 26%, 20%)
190°
Hue
190°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #35545A, #263C40);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cerulean Shadow Dust
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