Indigo Shadow Faint#40434F
Taupe Gray Nocturne#363430
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Indigo Shadow Faint vs Taupe Gray Nocturne
A detailed comparison of #40434F and #363430 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Shadow Faint
Text on Taupe Gray Nocturne
Color Properties
#40434F
HEX
#363430
rgb(64, 67, 79)
RGB
rgb(54, 52, 48)
hsl(230, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(40, 5%, 20%)
230°
Hue
40°
10%
Saturation
5%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40434F, #363430);
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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Indigo Shadow Faint
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Taupe Gray Nocturne
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