Sapphire Nocturne Muted#2A333C
Merlot Shadow Muted#543B3F
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Sapphire Nocturne Muted vs Merlot Shadow Muted
A detailed comparison of #2A333C and #543B3F — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Muted
Text on Merlot Shadow Muted
Color Properties
#2A333C
HEX
#543B3F
rgb(42, 51, 60)
RGB
rgb(84, 59, 63)
hsl(210, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 28%)
210°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A333C, #543B3F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Sapphire Nocturne Muted
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