Sapphire Nocturne Faint#2E3338
Amber Shadow Faint#4F4C40
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Sapphire Nocturne Faint vs Amber Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E3338 and #4F4C40 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.48:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Faint
Text on Amber Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#2E3338
HEX
#4F4C40
rgb(46, 51, 56)
RGB
rgb(79, 76, 64)
hsl(210, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(50, 10%, 28%)
210°
Hue
50°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3338, #4F4C40);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.48:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Sapphire Nocturne Faint
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Amber Shadow Faint
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