Cerulean Shadow Soft#2F5860
Scarlet Dusk Soft#743E39
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Cerulean Shadow Soft vs Scarlet Dusk Soft
A detailed comparison of #2F5860 and #743E39 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Soft
Text on Scarlet Dusk Soft
Color Properties
#2F5860
HEX
#743E39
rgb(47, 88, 96)
RGB
rgb(116, 62, 57)
hsl(190, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(5, 34%, 34%)
190°
Hue
5°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2F5860, #743E39);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 175\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 Soft
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Scarlet Dusk Soft
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