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Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
Orchid Dusk Faint#544E5F
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Iris Shadow Faint vs Orchid Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #40404F and #544E5F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Faint
Text on Orchid Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#40404F
HEX
#544E5F
rgb(64, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(84, 78, 95)
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 10%, 34%)
240°
Hue
260°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40404F, #544E5F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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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Orchid Dusk Faint
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