Apricot Shadow Faint#4F4A40
Iris Nocturne Faint#2E2E38
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Apricot Shadow Faint vs Iris Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4A40 and #2E2E38 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Shadow Faint
Text on Iris Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#4F4A40
HEX
#2E2E38
rgb(79, 74, 64)
RGB
rgb(46, 46, 56)
hsl(40, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(240, 10%, 20%)
40°
Hue
240°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4A40, #2E2E38);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.53:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Apricot Shadow Faint
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Iris Nocturne Faint
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