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Indigo Shadow Faint#40434F
Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
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Indigo Shadow Faint vs Iris Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #40434F and #40404F — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Shadow Faint
Text on Iris Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#40434F
HEX
#40404F
rgb(64, 67, 79)
RGB
rgb(64, 64, 79)
hsl(230, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
230°
Hue
240°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40434F, #40404F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Indigo Shadow Faint
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Iris Shadow Faint
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