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Cerulean Shadow Faint#404C4F
Lagoon Nocturne Faint#2E3836
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Cerulean Shadow Faint vs Lagoon Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #404C4F and #2E3836 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Faint
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#404C4F
HEX
#2E3836
rgb(64, 76, 79)
RGB
rgb(46, 56, 54)
hsl(190, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(170, 10%, 20%)
190°
Hue
170°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404C4F, #2E3836);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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 Shadow Faint
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Lagoon Nocturne Faint
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