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Sage Gray Dusk#525B57
Cerulean Shadow Faint#404C4F
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Sage Gray Dusk vs Cerulean Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #525B57 and #404C4F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sage Gray Dusk
Text on Cerulean Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#525B57
HEX
#404C4F
rgb(82, 91, 87)
RGB
rgb(64, 76, 79)
hsl(150, 5%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 28%)
150°
Hue
190°
5%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #525B57, #404C4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Sage Gray Dusk
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Cerulean Shadow Faint
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