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Cerulean Shadow Faint#404C4F
Emerald Nocturne Faint#2E382E
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Cerulean Shadow Faint vs Emerald Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #404C4F and #2E382E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Faint
Text on Emerald Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#404C4F
HEX
#2E382E
rgb(64, 76, 79)
RGB
rgb(46, 56, 46)
hsl(190, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(120, 10%, 20%)
190°
Hue
120°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Green
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404C4F, #2E382E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 Shadow Faint
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Emerald Nocturne Faint
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