Cobalt Nocturne Pure#042362
Merlot Shadow Pure#89061C
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Cobalt Nocturne Pure vs Merlot Shadow Pure
A detailed comparison of #042362 and #89061C — triadic range colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.48:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Pure
Text on Merlot Shadow Pure
Color Properties
#042362
HEX
#89061C
rgb(4, 35, 98)
RGB
rgb(137, 6, 28)
hsl(220, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 28%)
220°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
130\u00B0 — Triadic range
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #042362, #89061C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.48:1, 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 130\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Cobalt Nocturne Pure
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