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Orchid Shadow Faint#45404F
Violet Nocturne Faint#302E38
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Orchid Shadow Faint vs Violet Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #45404F and #302E38 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Shadow Faint
Text on Violet Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#45404F
HEX
#302E38
rgb(69, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(48, 46, 56)
hsl(260, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(250, 10%, 20%)
260°
Hue
250°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #45404F, #302E38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Orchid Shadow Faint
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Violet Nocturne Faint
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