Cobalt Shadow Faint#40454F
Cobalt Dusk Faint#4E545F
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Cobalt Shadow Faint vs Cobalt Dusk Faint
A detailed comparison of #40454F and #4E545F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Shadow Faint
Text on Cobalt Dusk Faint
Color Properties
#40454F
HEX
#4E545F
rgb(64, 69, 79)
RGB
rgb(78, 84, 95)
hsl(220, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(220, 10%, 34%)
220°
Hue
220°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40454F, #4E545F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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.
Cobalt Shadow Faint
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Cobalt Dusk Faint
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