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Iris Nocturne Faint#2E2E38
Orchid Nocturne Faint#312E38
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Iris Nocturne Faint vs Orchid Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E2E38 and #312E38 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Faint
Text on Orchid Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#2E2E38
HEX
#312E38
rgb(46, 46, 56)
RGB
rgb(49, 46, 56)
hsl(240, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(260, 10%, 20%)
240°
Hue
260°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E2E38, #312E38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Nocturne Faint
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