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Azure Shadow Faint#404A4F
Cobalt Nocturne Faint#2E3138
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Azure Shadow Faint vs Cobalt Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #404A4F and #2E3138 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Shadow Faint
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#404A4F
HEX
#2E3138
rgb(64, 74, 79)
RGB
rgb(46, 49, 56)
hsl(200, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(220, 10%, 20%)
200°
Hue
220°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404A4F, #2E3138);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.43:1, 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 Shadow Faint
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Cobalt Nocturne Faint
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