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Cobalt Nocturne Faint#2E3138
Amethyst Shadow Faint#41404F
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Cobalt Nocturne Faint vs Amethyst Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E3138 and #41404F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Faint
Text on Amethyst Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#2E3138
HEX
#41404F
rgb(46, 49, 56)
RGB
rgb(65, 64, 79)
hsl(220, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(245, 10%, 28%)
220°
Hue
245°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3138, #41404F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cobalt Nocturne Faint
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Amethyst Shadow Faint
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