Cerulean Nocturne Faint#2E3638
True Gray Ink#242424
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Cerulean Nocturne Faint vs True Gray Ink
A detailed comparison of #2E3638 and #242424 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Faint
Text on True Gray Ink
Color Properties
#2E3638
HEX
#242424
rgb(46, 54, 56)
RGB
rgb(36, 36, 36)
hsl(190, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 14%)
190°
Hue
0°
10%
Saturation
0%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3638, #242424);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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.
Cerulean Nocturne Faint
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True Gray Ink
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