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Vermillion Nocturne Soft#442A22
Cerulean Nocturne Soft#223F44
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Vermillion Nocturne Soft vs Cerulean Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #442A22 and #223F44 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Soft
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#442A22
HEX
#223F44
rgb(68, 42, 34)
RGB
rgb(34, 63, 68)
hsl(15, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 20%)
15°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #442A22, #223F44);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Vermillion Nocturne Soft
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