Steel Nocturne Faint#2E3438
Violet Shadow Faint#43404F
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Steel Nocturne Faint vs Violet Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E3438 and #43404F — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Faint
Text on Violet Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#2E3438
HEX
#43404F
rgb(46, 52, 56)
RGB
rgb(67, 64, 79)
hsl(205, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(250, 10%, 28%)
205°
Hue
250°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3438, #43404F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Steel Nocturne Faint
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Violet Shadow Faint
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