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Apricot Nocturne Faint#38352E
Canary Shadow Faint#4F4D40
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Apricot Nocturne Faint vs Canary Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #38352E and #4F4D40 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.44:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Nocturne Faint
Text on Canary Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#38352E
HEX
#4F4D40
rgb(56, 53, 46)
RGB
rgb(79, 77, 64)
hsl(40, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(55, 10%, 28%)
40°
Hue
55°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38352E, #4F4D40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.44:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Nocturne Faint
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Canary Shadow Faint
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