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Steel Shadow Muted#3B4A54
Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
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Steel Shadow Muted vs Merlot Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #3B4A54 and #3C2A2D — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Muted
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#3B4A54
HEX
#3C2A2D
rgb(59, 74, 84)
RGB
rgb(60, 42, 45)
hsl(205, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
205°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B4A54, #3C2A2D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Steel Shadow Muted
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Merlot Nocturne Muted
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