True Gray Shadow#474747
Steel Shadow Faint#40494F
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True Gray Shadow vs Steel Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #474747 and #40494F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Shadow
Text on Steel Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#474747
HEX
#40494F
rgb(71, 71, 71)
RGB
rgb(64, 73, 79)
hsl(0, 0%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 28%)
0°
Hue
205°
0%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #474747, #40494F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
True Gray Shadow
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Steel Shadow Faint
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