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Cerulean Nocturne Faint#2E3638
Lagoon Shadow Faint#404F4C
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Cerulean Nocturne Faint vs Lagoon Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E3638 and #404F4C — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Faint
Text on Lagoon Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#2E3638
HEX
#404F4C
rgb(46, 54, 56)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 76)
hsl(190, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(170, 10%, 28%)
190°
Hue
170°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3638, #404F4C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.43:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cerulean Nocturne Faint
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Lagoon Shadow Faint
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