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Saffron Shadow Faint#4F4B40
Cobalt Shadow Faint#40454F
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Saffron Shadow Faint vs Cobalt Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4B40 and #40454F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Shadow Faint
Text on Cobalt Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4B40
HEX
#40454F
rgb(79, 75, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 69, 79)
hsl(45, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(220, 10%, 28%)
45°
Hue
220°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4B40, #40454F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Saffron Shadow Faint
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Cobalt Shadow Faint
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