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Cobalt Nocturne Pure#042362
Aqua Nocturne Pure#046262
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Cobalt Nocturne Pure vs Aqua Nocturne Pure

A detailed comparison of #042362 and #046262 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Pure
Text on Aqua Nocturne Pure

Color Properties

#042362
HEX
#046262
rgb(4, 35, 98)
RGB
rgb(4, 98, 98)
hsl(220, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(180, 92%, 20%)
220°
Hue
180°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #042362, #046262);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.06:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cobalt Nocturne Pure
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Aqua Nocturne Pure
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