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Cerulean Dusk Dust#40666D
Cerulean Velvet Dust#4F7E87
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Cerulean Dusk Dust vs Cerulean Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #40666D and #4F7E87 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Dust
Text on Cerulean Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#40666D
HEX
#4F7E87
rgb(64, 102, 109)
RGB
rgb(79, 126, 135)
hsl(190, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 26%, 42%)
190°
Hue
190°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40666D, #4F7E87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cerulean Dusk Dust
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