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Lagoon Shadow Faint#404F4C
Crimson Nocturne Faint#382E2E
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Lagoon Shadow Faint vs Crimson Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #404F4C and #382E2E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Shadow Faint
Text on Crimson Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#404F4C
HEX
#382E2E
rgb(64, 79, 76)
RGB
rgb(56, 46, 46)
hsl(170, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(0, 10%, 20%)
170°
Hue
0°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F4C, #382E2E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.53:1, 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.

Lagoon Shadow Faint
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Crimson Nocturne Faint
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