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Sapphire Nocturne Faint#2E3338
Aqua Shadow Faint#404F4F
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Sapphire Nocturne Faint vs Aqua Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E3338 and #404F4F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Faint
Text on Aqua Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#2E3338
HEX
#404F4F
rgb(46, 51, 56)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 79)
hsl(210, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 28%)
210°
Hue
180°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3338, #404F4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.49:1, 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.

Sapphire Nocturne Faint
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Aqua Shadow Faint
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