Sapphire Dusk Faint#4E575F
Steel Shadow Faint#40494F
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Sapphire Dusk Faint vs Steel Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #4E575F and #40494F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Dusk Faint
Text on Steel Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#4E575F
HEX
#40494F
rgb(78, 87, 95)
RGB
rgb(64, 73, 79)
hsl(210, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 28%)
210°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E575F, #40494F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Sapphire Dusk Faint
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Steel Shadow Faint
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