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True Gray Ink#242424
True Gray Nocturne#333333
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True Gray Ink vs True Gray Nocturne

A detailed comparison of #242424 and #333333 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Ink
Text on True Gray Nocturne

Color Properties

#242424
HEX
#333333
rgb(36, 36, 36)
RGB
rgb(51, 51, 51)
hsl(0, 0%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 20%)
0°
Hue
0°
0%
Saturation
0%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #242424, #333333);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

True Gray Ink
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True Gray Nocturne
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