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Iris Nocturne Faint#2E2E38
Violet Shadow Faint#43404F
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Iris Nocturne Faint vs Violet Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E2E38 and #43404F — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Faint
Text on Violet Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#2E2E38
HEX
#43404F
rgb(46, 46, 56)
RGB
rgb(67, 64, 79)
hsl(240, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(250, 10%, 28%)
240°
Hue
250°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E2E38, #43404F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 Shadow Faint
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