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Iris Velvet Dust#4F4F87
Indigo Dusk Dust#40486D
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Iris Velvet Dust vs Indigo Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #4F4F87 and #40486D — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Velvet Dust
Text on Indigo Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#4F4F87
HEX
#40486D
rgb(79, 79, 135)
RGB
rgb(64, 72, 109)
hsl(240, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(230, 26%, 34%)
240°
Hue
230°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4F87, #40486D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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.

Iris Velvet Dust
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Indigo Dusk Dust
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