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Cyan Shadow Muted#3B5452
Cerulean Nocturne Muted#2A393C
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Cyan Shadow Muted vs Cerulean Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #3B5452 and #2A393C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Shadow Muted
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#3B5452
HEX
#2A393C
rgb(59, 84, 82)
RGB
rgb(42, 57, 60)
hsl(175, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 20%)
175°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B5452, #2A393C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cyan Shadow Muted
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Cerulean Nocturne Muted
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