Lagoon Nocturne Faint#2E3836
Sapphire Shadow Faint#40474F
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Lagoon Nocturne Faint vs Sapphire Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E3836 and #40474F — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Faint
Text on Sapphire Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#2E3836
HEX
#40474F
rgb(46, 56, 54)
RGB
rgb(64, 71, 79)
hsl(170, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(210, 10%, 28%)
170°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3836, #40474F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Lagoon Nocturne Faint
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Sapphire Shadow Faint
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