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Emerald Nocturne Faint#2E382E
Emerald Shadow Faint#404F40
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Emerald Nocturne Faint vs Emerald Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E382E and #404F40 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Nocturne Faint
Text on Emerald Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#2E382E
HEX
#404F40
rgb(46, 56, 46)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 64)
hsl(120, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(120, 10%, 28%)
120°
Hue
120°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Green
Family
Green
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E382E, #404F40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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.

Emerald Nocturne Faint
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Emerald Shadow Faint
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