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Cool Gray Nocturne#303336
Sapphire Shadow Faint#40474F
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Cool Gray Nocturne vs Sapphire Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #303336 and #40474F — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Nocturne
Text on Sapphire Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#303336
HEX
#40474F
rgb(48, 51, 54)
RGB
rgb(64, 71, 79)
hsl(210, 6%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(210, 10%, 28%)
210°
Hue
210°
6%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #303336, #40474F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cool Gray Nocturne
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Sapphire Shadow Faint
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