Cobalt Nocturne Faint#2E3138
Ember Nocturne Faint#38312E
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Cobalt Nocturne Faint vs Ember Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E3138 and #38312E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Faint
Text on Ember Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#2E3138
HEX
#38312E
rgb(46, 49, 56)
RGB
rgb(56, 49, 46)
hsl(220, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(20, 10%, 20%)
220°
Hue
20°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3138, #38312E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cobalt Nocturne Faint
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Ember Nocturne Faint
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