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Ruby Nocturne Soft#442722
Cerulean Shadow Soft#2F5860
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Ruby Nocturne Soft vs Cerulean Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #442722 and #2F5860 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.72:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Nocturne Soft
Text on Cerulean Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#442722
HEX
#2F5860
rgb(68, 39, 34)
RGB
rgb(47, 88, 96)
hsl(10, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 28%)
10°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #442722, #2F5860);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.72:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Ruby Nocturne Soft
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