Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
Sapphire Nocturne Faint#2E3338
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Iris Shadow Faint vs Sapphire Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #40404F and #2E3338 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Faint
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#40404F
HEX
#2E3338
rgb(64, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(46, 51, 56)
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 10%, 20%)
240°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40404F, #2E3338);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 30\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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Sapphire Nocturne Faint
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