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Cobalt Nocturne Pure#042362
Plum Ink Pure#240345
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Cobalt Nocturne Pure vs Plum Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #042362 and #240345 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Pure
Text on Plum Ink Pure

Color Properties

#042362
HEX
#240345
rgb(4, 35, 98)
RGB
rgb(36, 3, 69)
hsl(220, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(270, 92%, 14%)
220°
Hue
270°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #042362, #240345);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Nocturne Pure
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Plum Ink Pure
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