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Olive Shadow Faint#4A4F40
Iris Shadow Faint#40404F
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Olive Shadow Faint vs Iris Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4A4F40 and #40404F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Olive Shadow Faint
Text on Iris Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4A4F40
HEX
#40404F
rgb(74, 79, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 64, 79)
hsl(80, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(240, 10%, 28%)
80°
Hue
240°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Lime
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4A4F40, #40404F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Olive Shadow Faint
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Iris Shadow Faint
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