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Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
Cobalt Shadow Faint#40454F
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Iris Shadow Faint vs Cobalt Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #40404F and #40454F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Faint
Text on Cobalt Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#40404F
HEX
#40454F
rgb(64, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(64, 69, 79)
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(220, 10%, 28%)
240°
Hue
220°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40404F, #40454F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Shadow Faint
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Cobalt Shadow Faint
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