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Cerulean Nocturne Faint#2E3638
Plum Ink Faint#242027
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Cerulean Nocturne Faint vs Plum Ink Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E3638 and #242027 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Faint
Text on Plum Ink Faint

Color Properties

#2E3638
HEX
#242027
rgb(46, 54, 56)
RGB
rgb(36, 32, 39)
hsl(190, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(270, 10%, 14%)
190°
Hue
270°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3638, #242027);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 80\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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Plum Ink Faint
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