Cobalt Dusk Faint#4E545F
Cobalt Shadow Faint#40454F
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Cobalt Dusk Faint vs Cobalt Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #4E545F and #40454F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Dusk Faint
Text on Cobalt Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#4E545F
HEX
#40454F
rgb(78, 84, 95)
RGB
rgb(64, 69, 79)
hsl(220, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(220, 10%, 28%)
220°
Hue
220°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E545F, #40454F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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.
Cobalt Dusk Faint
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Cobalt Shadow Faint
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