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Cobalt Nocturne Faint#2E3138
Plum Shadow Faint#47404F
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Cobalt Nocturne Faint vs Plum Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E3138 and #47404F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Faint
Text on Plum Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#2E3138
HEX
#47404F
rgb(46, 49, 56)
RGB
rgb(71, 64, 79)
hsl(220, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(270, 10%, 28%)
220°
Hue
270°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3138, #47404F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Nocturne Faint
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Plum Shadow Faint
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