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Cerulean Shadow Faint#404C4F
Cerulean Dusk Faint#4E5C5F
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Cerulean Shadow Faint vs Cerulean Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #404C4F and #4E5C5F — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

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

Color Properties

#404C4F
HEX
#4E5C5F
rgb(64, 76, 79)
RGB
rgb(78, 92, 95)
hsl(190, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 34%)
190°
Hue
190°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404C4F, #4E5C5F);

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.

Cerulean Shadow Faint
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Cerulean Dusk Faint
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