Taupe Gray Shadow#4B4944
Indigo Nocturne Faint#2E3038
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Taupe Gray Shadow vs Indigo Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #4B4944 and #2E3038 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Taupe Gray Shadow
Text on Indigo Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#4B4944
HEX
#2E3038
rgb(75, 73, 68)
RGB
rgb(46, 48, 56)
hsl(40, 5%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(230, 10%, 20%)
40°
Hue
230°
5%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4B4944, #2E3038);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Taupe Gray Shadow
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Indigo Nocturne Faint
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