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Aqua Shadow Faint#404F4F
Aqua Dusk Faint#4E5F5F
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Aqua Shadow Faint vs Aqua Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #404F4F and #4E5F5F — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Shadow Faint
Text on Aqua Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#404F4F
HEX
#4E5F5F
rgb(64, 79, 79)
RGB
rgb(78, 95, 95)
hsl(180, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 34%)
180°
Hue
180°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F4F, #4E5F5F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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.

Aqua Shadow Faint
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Aqua Dusk Faint
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