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Indigo Shadow Faint#40434F
Indigo Nocturne Faint#2E3038
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Indigo Shadow Faint vs Indigo Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #40434F and #2E3038 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Shadow Faint
Text on Indigo Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#40434F
HEX
#2E3038
rgb(64, 67, 79)
RGB
rgb(46, 48, 56)
hsl(230, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(230, 10%, 20%)
230°
Hue
230°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40434F, #2E3038);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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.

Indigo Shadow Faint
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Indigo Nocturne Faint
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