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Cyan Shadow Muted#3B5452
Cobalt Nocturne Muted#2A303C
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Cyan Shadow Muted vs Cobalt Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #3B5452 and #2A303C — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.62:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Shadow Muted
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#3B5452
HEX
#2A303C
rgb(59, 84, 82)
RGB
rgb(42, 48, 60)
hsl(175, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(220, 18%, 20%)
175°
Hue
220°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B5452, #2A303C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.62:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cyan Shadow Muted
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Cobalt Nocturne Muted
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