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Steel Dusk Dust#405A6D
Cobalt Dusk Dust#404F6D
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Steel Dusk Dust vs Cobalt Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #405A6D and #404F6D — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Dusk Dust
Text on Cobalt Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#405A6D
HEX
#404F6D
rgb(64, 90, 109)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 109)
hsl(205, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(220, 26%, 34%)
205°
Hue
220°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #405A6D, #404F6D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Dusk Dust
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Cobalt Dusk Dust
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