Indigo Nocturne Faint#2E3038
Steel Shadow Faint#40494F
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Indigo Nocturne Faint vs Steel Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E3038 and #40494F — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Nocturne Faint
Text on Steel Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#2E3038
HEX
#40494F
rgb(46, 48, 56)
RGB
rgb(64, 73, 79)
hsl(230, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 28%)
230°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3038, #40494F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.43:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Indigo Nocturne Faint
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Steel Shadow Faint
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