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Teal Nocturne Faint#2E3835
Steel Ink Faint#202427
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Teal Nocturne Faint vs Steel Ink Faint

A detailed comparison of #2E3835 and #202427 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Teal Nocturne Faint
Text on Steel Ink Faint

Color Properties

#2E3835
HEX
#202427
rgb(46, 56, 53)
RGB
rgb(32, 36, 39)
hsl(160, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 14%)
160°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
14%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3835, #202427);

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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Teal Nocturne Faint
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Steel Ink Faint
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