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Orchid Nocturne Faint#312E38
Magenta Shadow Faint#4C404F
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Orchid Nocturne Faint vs Magenta Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #312E38 and #4C404F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Nocturne Faint
Text on Magenta Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#312E38
HEX
#4C404F
rgb(49, 46, 56)
RGB
rgb(76, 64, 79)
hsl(260, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(290, 10%, 28%)
260°
Hue
290°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Purple
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #312E38, #4C404F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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.

Orchid Nocturne Faint
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Magenta Shadow Faint
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