Steel Shadow Faint#40494F
Saffron Nocturne Faint#38362E
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Steel Shadow Faint vs Saffron Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #40494F and #38362E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Faint
Text on Saffron Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#40494F
HEX
#38362E
rgb(64, 73, 79)
RGB
rgb(56, 54, 46)
hsl(205, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(45, 10%, 20%)
205°
Hue
45°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40494F, #38362E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Shadow Faint
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Saffron Nocturne Faint
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