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Moss Shadow Faint#454F40
Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
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Moss Shadow Faint vs Iris Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #454F40 and #40404F — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Moss Shadow Faint
Text on Iris Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#454F40
HEX
#40404F
rgb(69, 79, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 64, 79)
hsl(100, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
100°
Hue
240°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Green
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #454F40, #40404F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Moss Shadow Faint
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Iris Shadow Faint
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