Apricot Dusk Faint#5F5A4E
Steel Shadow Faint#40494F
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Apricot Dusk Faint vs Steel Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #5F5A4E and #40494F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Dusk Faint
Text on Steel Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#5F5A4E
HEX
#40494F
rgb(95, 90, 78)
RGB
rgb(64, 73, 79)
hsl(40, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 28%)
40°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F5A4E, #40494F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Apricot Dusk Faint
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Steel Shadow Faint
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