Steel Nocturne Faint#2E3438
Indigo Shadow Faint#40434F
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Steel Nocturne Faint vs Indigo Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E3438 and #40434F — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Faint
Text on Indigo Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#2E3438
HEX
#40434F
rgb(46, 52, 56)
RGB
rgb(64, 67, 79)
hsl(205, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(230, 10%, 28%)
205°
Hue
230°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3438, #40434F);
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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Steel Nocturne Faint
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Indigo Shadow Faint
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