Steel Shadow Muted#3B4A54
Apricot Dusk Muted#665C47
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Steel Shadow Muted vs Apricot Dusk Muted
A detailed comparison of #3B4A54 and #665C47 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Muted
Text on Apricot Dusk Muted
Color Properties
#3B4A54
HEX
#665C47
rgb(59, 74, 84)
RGB
rgb(102, 92, 71)
hsl(205, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 34%)
205°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B4A54, #665C47);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Shadow Muted
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Apricot Dusk Muted
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