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Taupe Gray Nocturne#363430
Indigo Shadow Faint#40434F
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Taupe Gray Nocturne vs Indigo Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #363430 and #40434F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Taupe Gray Nocturne
Text on Indigo Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#363430
HEX
#40434F
rgb(54, 52, 48)
RGB
rgb(64, 67, 79)
hsl(40, 5%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(230, 10%, 28%)
40°
Hue
230°
5%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #363430, #40434F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Taupe Gray Nocturne
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Indigo Shadow Faint
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