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Aqua Nocturne Faint#2E3838
Teal Shadow Faint#404F4A
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Aqua Nocturne Faint vs Teal Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E3838 and #404F4A — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Nocturne Faint
Text on Teal Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#2E3838
HEX
#404F4A
rgb(46, 56, 56)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 74)
hsl(180, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(160, 10%, 28%)
180°
Hue
160°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3838, #404F4A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Nocturne Faint
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Teal Shadow Faint
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