Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
Orchid Nocturne Faint#312E38
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Iris Shadow Faint vs Orchid Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #40404F and #312E38 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Faint
Text on Orchid Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#40404F
HEX
#312E38
rgb(64, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(49, 46, 56)
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 10%, 20%)
240°
Hue
260°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40404F, #312E38);
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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Iris Shadow Faint
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Orchid Nocturne Faint
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