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Iris Dusk Dust#40406D
Orchid Shadow Dust#41355A
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Iris Dusk Dust vs Orchid Shadow Dust

A detailed comparison of #40406D and #41355A — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Dusk Dust
Text on Orchid Shadow Dust

Color Properties

#40406D
HEX
#41355A
rgb(64, 64, 109)
RGB
rgb(65, 53, 90)
hsl(240, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(260, 26%, 28%)
240°
Hue
260°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40406D, #41355A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Dusk Dust
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Orchid Shadow Dust
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