Indigo Shadow Faint#40434F
Steel Nocturne Faint#2E3438
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Indigo Shadow Faint vs Steel Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #40434F and #2E3438 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Shadow Faint
Text on Steel Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#40434F
HEX
#2E3438
rgb(64, 67, 79)
RGB
rgb(46, 52, 56)
hsl(230, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 20%)
230°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40434F, #2E3438);
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.
Indigo Shadow Faint
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Steel Nocturne Faint
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