Iris Nocturne Faint#2E2E38
Indigo Shadow Faint#40434F
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Iris Nocturne Faint vs Indigo Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E2E38 and #40434F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Faint
Text on Indigo Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#2E2E38
HEX
#40434F
rgb(46, 46, 56)
RGB
rgb(64, 67, 79)
hsl(240, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(230, 10%, 28%)
240°
Hue
230°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E2E38, #40434F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Iris Nocturne Faint
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Indigo Shadow Faint
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