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Cyan Shadow Faint#404F4D
Lagoon Nocturne Faint#2E3836
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Cyan Shadow Faint vs Lagoon Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #404F4D and #2E3836 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Shadow Faint
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#404F4D
HEX
#2E3836
rgb(64, 79, 77)
RGB
rgb(46, 56, 54)
hsl(175, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(170, 10%, 20%)
175°
Hue
170°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F4D, #2E3836);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 5\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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Lagoon Nocturne Faint
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