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Sapphire Shadow Faint#40474F
Honey Nocturne Faint#36382E
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Sapphire Shadow Faint vs Honey Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #40474F and #36382E — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Shadow Faint
Text on Honey Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#40474F
HEX
#36382E
rgb(64, 71, 79)
RGB
rgb(54, 56, 46)
hsl(210, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(70, 10%, 20%)
210°
Hue
70°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40474F, #36382E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Sapphire Shadow Faint
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Honey Nocturne Faint
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