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Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
Citrine Shadow Faint#4F4F40
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Iris Shadow Faint vs Citrine Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #40404F and #4F4F40 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Faint
Text on Citrine Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#40404F
HEX
#4F4F40
rgb(64, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(79, 79, 64)
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(60, 10%, 28%)
240°
Hue
60°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40404F, #4F4F40);

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 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 Shadow Faint
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