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Indigo Dusk Dust#40486D
Iris Dusk Dust#40406D
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Indigo Dusk Dust vs Iris Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #40486D and #40406D — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Dusk Dust
Text on Iris Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#40486D
HEX
#40406D
rgb(64, 72, 109)
RGB
rgb(64, 64, 109)
hsl(230, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(240, 26%, 34%)
230°
Hue
240°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40486D, #40406D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Indigo Dusk Dust
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Iris Dusk Dust
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