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Emerald Nocturne Faint#2E382E
Cerulean Shadow Faint#404C4F
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Emerald Nocturne Faint vs Cerulean Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E382E and #404C4F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Nocturne Faint
Text on Cerulean Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#2E382E
HEX
#404C4F
rgb(46, 56, 46)
RGB
rgb(64, 76, 79)
hsl(120, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 28%)
120°
Hue
190°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Green
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E382E, #404C4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Emerald Nocturne Faint
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Cerulean Shadow Faint
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