Steel Shadow Faint#40494F
Lagoon Shadow Faint#404F4C
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Steel Shadow Faint vs Lagoon Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #40494F and #404F4C — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Faint
Text on Lagoon Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#40494F
HEX
#404F4C
rgb(64, 73, 79)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 76)
hsl(205, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(170, 10%, 28%)
205°
Hue
170°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40494F, #404F4C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Steel Shadow Faint
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Lagoon Shadow Faint
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