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Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
Mauve Nocturne Faint#382E37
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Iris Shadow Faint vs Mauve Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #40404F and #382E37 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Faint
Text on Mauve Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#40404F
HEX
#382E37
rgb(64, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(56, 46, 55)
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(305, 10%, 20%)
240°
Hue
305°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40404F, #382E37);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 65\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Shadow Faint
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Mauve Nocturne Faint
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