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Sage Gray Dusk#525B57
Peony Shadow Faint#4F404C
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Sage Gray Dusk vs Peony Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #525B57 and #4F404C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sage Gray Dusk
Text on Peony Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#525B57
HEX
#4F404C
rgb(82, 91, 87)
RGB
rgb(79, 64, 76)
hsl(150, 5%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(310, 10%, 28%)
150°
Hue
310°
5%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #525B57, #4F404C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, 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.

Sage Gray Dusk
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Peony Shadow Faint
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