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Aqua Dusk Dust#406D6D
Cerulean Dusk Dust#40666D
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Aqua Dusk Dust vs Cerulean Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #406D6D and #40666D — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Dusk Dust
Text on Cerulean Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#406D6D
HEX
#40666D
rgb(64, 109, 109)
RGB
rgb(64, 102, 109)
hsl(180, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 26%, 34%)
180°
Hue
190°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #406D6D, #40666D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Dusk Dust
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Cerulean Dusk Dust
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