Aqua Shadow Faint#404F4F
Ember Nocturne Faint#38312E
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Aqua Shadow Faint vs Ember Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #404F4F and #38312E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Shadow Faint
Text on Ember Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#404F4F
HEX
#38312E
rgb(64, 79, 79)
RGB
rgb(56, 49, 46)
hsl(180, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(20, 10%, 20%)
180°
Hue
20°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F4F, #38312E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.49:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Aqua Shadow Faint
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Ember Nocturne Faint
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