Iris Nocturne Faint#2E2E38
Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
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Iris Nocturne Faint vs Iris Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E2E38 and #40404F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Faint
Text on Iris Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#2E2E38
HEX
#40404F
rgb(46, 46, 56)
RGB
rgb(64, 64, 79)
hsl(240, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
240°
Hue
240°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E2E38, #40404F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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.
Iris Nocturne Faint
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Iris Shadow Faint
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