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Cobalt Nocturne Muted#2A303C
Crimson Nocturne Muted#3C2A2A
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Cobalt Nocturne Muted vs Crimson Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A303C and #3C2A2A — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Muted
Text on Crimson Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#2A303C
HEX
#3C2A2A
rgb(42, 48, 60)
RGB
rgb(60, 42, 42)
hsl(220, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(0, 18%, 20%)
220°
Hue
0°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A303C, #3C2A2A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Nocturne Muted
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