Sapphire Nocturne Faint#2E3338
Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
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Sapphire Nocturne Faint vs Iris Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E3338 and #40404F — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Faint
Text on Iris Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#2E3338
HEX
#40404F
rgb(46, 51, 56)
RGB
rgb(64, 64, 79)
hsl(210, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
210°
Hue
240°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3338, #40404F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Sapphire Nocturne Faint
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Iris Shadow Faint
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