Indigo Shadow Faint#40434F
Canary Nocturne Faint#38372E
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Indigo Shadow Faint vs Canary Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #40434F and #38372E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Shadow Faint
Text on Canary Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#40434F
HEX
#38372E
rgb(64, 67, 79)
RGB
rgb(56, 55, 46)
hsl(230, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(55, 10%, 20%)
230°
Hue
55°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40434F, #38372E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Indigo Shadow Faint
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Canary Nocturne Faint
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