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Emerald Shadow Faint#404F40
Cerulean Dusk Faint#4E5C5F
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Emerald Shadow Faint vs Cerulean Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #404F40 and #4E5C5F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Shadow Faint
Text on Cerulean Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#404F40
HEX
#4E5C5F
rgb(64, 79, 64)
RGB
rgb(78, 92, 95)
hsl(120, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 34%)
120°
Hue
190°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Green
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F40, #4E5C5F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Emerald Shadow Faint
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Cerulean Dusk Faint
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