Azure Nocturne Faint#2E3538
Cobalt Shadow Faint#40454F
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Azure Nocturne Faint vs Cobalt Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E3538 and #40454F — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Nocturne Faint
Text on Cobalt Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#2E3538
HEX
#40454F
rgb(46, 53, 56)
RGB
rgb(64, 69, 79)
hsl(200, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(220, 10%, 28%)
200°
Hue
220°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3538, #40454F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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.
Azure Nocturne Faint
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Cobalt Shadow Faint
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