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Canary Shadow Faint#4F4D40
Apricot Shadow Faint#4F4A40
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Canary Shadow Faint vs Apricot Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4D40 and #4F4A40 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Shadow Faint
Text on Apricot Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4D40
HEX
#4F4A40
rgb(79, 77, 64)
RGB
rgb(79, 74, 64)
hsl(55, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(40, 10%, 28%)
55°
Hue
40°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Yellow
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4D40, #4F4A40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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.

Canary Shadow Faint
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Apricot Shadow Faint
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