Sapphire Shadow Faint#40474F
True Gray Nocturne#333333
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Sapphire Shadow Faint vs True Gray Nocturne
A detailed comparison of #40474F and #333333 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Shadow Faint
Text on True Gray Nocturne
Color Properties
#40474F
HEX
#333333
rgb(64, 71, 79)
RGB
rgb(51, 51, 51)
hsl(210, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 20%)
210°
Hue
0°
10%
Saturation
0%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40474F, #333333);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Sapphire Shadow Faint
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True Gray Nocturne
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