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Azure Shadow Faint#404A4F
Amethyst Nocturne Faint#2F2E38
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Azure Shadow Faint vs Amethyst Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #404A4F and #2F2E38 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Shadow Faint
Text on Amethyst Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#404A4F
HEX
#2F2E38
rgb(64, 74, 79)
RGB
rgb(47, 46, 56)
hsl(200, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(245, 10%, 20%)
200°
Hue
245°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404A4F, #2F2E38);

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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Azure Shadow Faint
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Amethyst Nocturne Faint
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