Cerulean Nocturne Faint#2E3638
Emerald Shadow Faint#404F40
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Cerulean Nocturne Faint vs Emerald Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E3638 and #404F40 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Faint
Text on Emerald Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#2E3638
HEX
#404F40
rgb(46, 54, 56)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 64)
hsl(190, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(120, 10%, 28%)
190°
Hue
120°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Green
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3638, #404F40);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Cerulean Nocturne Faint
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Emerald Shadow Faint
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