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Steel Dusk Faint#4E585F
Aqua Shadow Faint#404F4F
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Steel Dusk Faint vs Aqua Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4E585F and #404F4F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Dusk Faint
Text on Aqua Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4E585F
HEX
#404F4F
rgb(78, 88, 95)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 79)
hsl(205, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 28%)
205°
Hue
180°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E585F, #404F4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Dusk Faint
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Aqua Shadow Faint
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