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Cyan Shadow Faint#404F4D
Emerald Shadow Faint#404F40
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Cyan Shadow Faint vs Emerald Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #404F4D and #404F40 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Shadow Faint
Text on Emerald Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#404F4D
HEX
#404F40
rgb(64, 79, 77)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 64)
hsl(175, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(120, 10%, 28%)
175°
Hue
120°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Green
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F4D, #404F40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cyan Shadow Faint
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Emerald Shadow Faint
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