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Orchid Shadow Faint#45404F
Lagoon Nocturne Faint#2E3836
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Orchid Shadow Faint vs Lagoon Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #45404F and #2E3836 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Shadow Faint
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#45404F
HEX
#2E3836
rgb(69, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(46, 56, 54)
hsl(260, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(170, 10%, 20%)
260°
Hue
170°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #45404F, #2E3836);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Shadow Faint
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Lagoon Nocturne Faint
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