Cerulean Shadow Muted#3B5054
Garnet Nocturne Muted#3C2A30
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Cerulean Shadow Muted vs Garnet Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #3B5054 and #3C2A30 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Muted
Text on Garnet Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#3B5054
HEX
#3C2A30
rgb(59, 80, 84)
RGB
rgb(60, 42, 48)
hsl(190, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(340, 18%, 20%)
190°
Hue
340°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B5054, #3C2A30);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.57:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Shadow Muted
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Garnet Nocturne Muted
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