Cyan Shadow Faint#404F4D
Cerulean Nocturne Faint#2E3638
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Cyan Shadow Faint vs Cerulean Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #404F4D and #2E3638 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.44:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Shadow Faint
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#404F4D
HEX
#2E3638
rgb(64, 79, 77)
RGB
rgb(46, 54, 56)
hsl(175, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 20%)
175°
Hue
190°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F4D, #2E3638);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.44:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cyan Shadow Faint
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Cerulean Nocturne Faint
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