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Plum Shadow Muted#473B54
Steel Nocturne Muted#2A353C
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Plum Shadow Muted vs Steel Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #473B54 and #2A353C — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Shadow Muted
Text on Steel Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#473B54
HEX
#2A353C
rgb(71, 59, 84)
RGB
rgb(42, 53, 60)
hsl(270, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(205, 18%, 20%)
270°
Hue
205°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #473B54, #2A353C);

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 65\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Plum Shadow Muted
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Steel Nocturne Muted
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