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Sapphire Shadow Faint#40474F
Indigo Nocturne Faint#2E3038
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Sapphire Shadow Faint vs Indigo Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #40474F and #2E3038 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Shadow Faint
Text on Indigo Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#40474F
HEX
#2E3038
rgb(64, 71, 79)
RGB
rgb(46, 48, 56)
hsl(210, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(230, 10%, 20%)
210°
Hue
230°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40474F, #2E3038);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Sapphire Shadow Faint
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Indigo Nocturne Faint
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