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Apricot Shadow Faint#4F4A40
Canary Nocturne Faint#38372E
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Apricot Shadow Faint vs Canary Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4A40 and #38372E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Shadow Faint
Text on Canary Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#4F4A40
HEX
#38372E
rgb(79, 74, 64)
RGB
rgb(56, 55, 46)
hsl(40, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(55, 10%, 20%)
40°
Hue
55°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4A40, #38372E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Shadow Faint
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Canary Nocturne Faint
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