Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
Citrine Dusk Faint#5F5F4E
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Iris Shadow Faint vs Citrine Dusk Faint
A detailed comparison of #40404F and #5F5F4E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Faint
Text on Citrine Dusk Faint
Color Properties
#40404F
HEX
#5F5F4E
rgb(64, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(95, 95, 78)
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(60, 10%, 34%)
240°
Hue
60°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40404F, #5F5F4E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.57:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Iris Shadow Faint
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Citrine Dusk Faint
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