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Cool Gray Ink#222426
Sapphire Nocturne Faint#2E3338
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Cool Gray Ink vs Sapphire Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #222426 and #2E3338 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Ink
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#222426
HEX
#2E3338
rgb(34, 36, 38)
RGB
rgb(46, 51, 56)
hsl(210, 6%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(210, 10%, 20%)
210°
Hue
210°
6%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #222426, #2E3338);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cool Gray Ink
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Sapphire Nocturne Faint
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