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Sapphire Shadow Faint#40474F
Cool Gray Nocturne#303336
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Sapphire Shadow Faint vs Cool Gray Nocturne

A detailed comparison of #40474F and #303336 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Shadow Faint
Text on Cool Gray Nocturne

Color Properties

#40474F
HEX
#303336
rgb(64, 71, 79)
RGB
rgb(48, 51, 54)
hsl(210, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 6%, 20%)
210°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
6%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40474F, #303336);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Sapphire Shadow Faint
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Cool Gray Nocturne
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