Steel Nocturne Muted#2A353C
Saffron Ink Muted#2A271D
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Steel Nocturne Muted vs Saffron Ink Muted
A detailed comparison of #2A353C and #2A271D — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Muted
Text on Saffron Ink Muted
Color Properties
#2A353C
HEX
#2A271D
rgb(42, 53, 60)
RGB
rgb(42, 39, 29)
hsl(205, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(45, 18%, 14%)
205°
Hue
45°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A353C, #2A271D);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Nocturne Muted
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