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Steel Shadow Faint#40494F
Lagoon Nocturne Faint#2E3836
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Steel Shadow Faint vs Lagoon Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #40494F and #2E3836 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Faint
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#40494F
HEX
#2E3836
rgb(64, 73, 79)
RGB
rgb(46, 56, 54)
hsl(205, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(170, 10%, 20%)
205°
Hue
170°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40494F, #2E3836);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Shadow Faint
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Lagoon Nocturne Faint
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