True Gray Shadow#474747
True Gray Nocturne#333333
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True Gray Shadow vs True Gray Nocturne
A detailed comparison of #474747 and #333333 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Shadow
Text on True Gray Nocturne
Color Properties
#474747
HEX
#333333
rgb(71, 71, 71)
RGB
rgb(51, 51, 51)
hsl(0, 0%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 20%)
0°
Hue
0°
0%
Saturation
0%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #474747, #333333);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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.
True Gray Shadow
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True Gray Nocturne
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