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Iris Nocturne Faint#2E2E38
Violet Ink Faint#212027
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Iris Nocturne Faint vs Violet Ink Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E2E38 and #212027 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Faint
Text on Violet Ink Faint

Color Properties

#2E2E38
HEX
#212027
rgb(46, 46, 56)
RGB
rgb(33, 32, 39)
hsl(240, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(250, 10%, 14%)
240°
Hue
250°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E2E38, #212027);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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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Violet Ink Faint
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