Cerulean Shadow Faint#404C4F
Tangerine Shadow Faint#4F4640
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Cerulean Shadow Faint vs Tangerine Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #404C4F and #4F4640 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Faint
Text on Tangerine Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#404C4F
HEX
#4F4640
rgb(64, 76, 79)
RGB
rgb(79, 70, 64)
hsl(190, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(25, 10%, 28%)
190°
Hue
25°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #404C4F, #4F4640);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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.
Cerulean Shadow Faint
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Tangerine Shadow Faint
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