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Lagoon Nocturne Muted#2A3C39
Scarlet Ink Muted#2A1E1D
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Lagoon Nocturne Muted vs Scarlet Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A3C39 and #2A1E1D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Muted
Text on Scarlet Ink Muted

Color Properties

#2A3C39
HEX
#2A1E1D
rgb(42, 60, 57)
RGB
rgb(42, 30, 29)
hsl(170, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(5, 18%, 14%)
170°
Hue
5°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
14%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A3C39, #2A1E1D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lagoon Nocturne Muted
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Scarlet Ink Muted
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