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Cerulean Shadow Muted#3B5054
Orchid Dusk Muted#514766
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Cerulean Shadow Muted vs Orchid Dusk Muted

A detailed comparison of #3B5054 and #514766 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Muted
Text on Orchid Dusk Muted

Color Properties

#3B5054
HEX
#514766
rgb(59, 80, 84)
RGB
rgb(81, 71, 102)
hsl(190, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 18%, 34%)
190°
Hue
260°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B5054, #514766);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Shadow Muted
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Orchid Dusk Muted
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