Steel Nocturne Soft#223644
Cerulean Shadow Soft#2F5860
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Steel Nocturne Soft vs Cerulean Shadow Soft
A detailed comparison of #223644 and #2F5860 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Soft
Text on Cerulean Shadow Soft
Color Properties
#223644
HEX
#2F5860
rgb(34, 54, 68)
RGB
rgb(47, 88, 96)
hsl(205, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 28%)
205°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #223644, #2F5860);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.6:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Steel Nocturne Soft
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Cerulean Shadow Soft
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