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Sapphire Shadow Muted#3B4754
Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
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Sapphire Shadow Muted vs Merlot Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #3B4754 and #3C2A2D — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Shadow Muted
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#3B4754
HEX
#3C2A2D
rgb(59, 71, 84)
RGB
rgb(60, 42, 45)
hsl(210, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
210°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B4754, #3C2A2D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 Shadow Muted
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Merlot Nocturne Muted
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