Steel Shadow Faint#40494F
Aqua Nocturne Faint#2E3838
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Steel Shadow Faint vs Aqua Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #40494F and #2E3838 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Faint
Text on Aqua Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#40494F
HEX
#2E3838
rgb(64, 73, 79)
RGB
rgb(46, 56, 56)
hsl(205, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 20%)
205°
Hue
180°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40494F, #2E3838);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 Shadow Faint
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Aqua Nocturne Faint
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