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Ember Nocturne Soft#442D22
Aqua Shadow Soft#2F6060
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Ember Nocturne Soft vs Aqua Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #442D22 and #2F6060 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.8:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Nocturne Soft
Text on Aqua Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#442D22
HEX
#2F6060
rgb(68, 45, 34)
RGB
rgb(47, 96, 96)
hsl(20, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(180, 34%, 28%)
20°
Hue
180°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #442D22, #2F6060);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.8:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Ember Nocturne Soft
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