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Iris Nocturne Muted#2A2A3C
Violet Shadow Muted#3F3B54
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Iris Nocturne Muted vs Violet Shadow Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A2A3C and #3F3B54 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Muted
Text on Violet Shadow Muted

Color Properties

#2A2A3C
HEX
#3F3B54
rgb(42, 42, 60)
RGB
rgb(63, 59, 84)
hsl(240, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(250, 18%, 28%)
240°
Hue
250°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A2A3C, #3F3B54);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 Muted
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Violet Shadow Muted
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