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Cerulean Shadow Faint#404C4F
Violet Nocturne Faint#302E38
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Cerulean Shadow Faint vs Violet Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #404C4F and #302E38 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.5:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Faint
Text on Violet Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#404C4F
HEX
#302E38
rgb(64, 76, 79)
RGB
rgb(48, 46, 56)
hsl(190, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(250, 10%, 20%)
190°
Hue
250°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404C4F, #302E38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.5:1, 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 60\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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Violet Nocturne Faint
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