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Aqua Dusk Faint#4E5F5F
Vermillion Shadow Faint#4F4440
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Aqua Dusk Faint vs Vermillion Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4E5F5F and #4F4440 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Dusk Faint
Text on Vermillion Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4E5F5F
HEX
#4F4440
rgb(78, 95, 95)
RGB
rgb(79, 68, 64)
hsl(180, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(15, 10%, 28%)
180°
Hue
15°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E5F5F, #4F4440);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Dusk Faint
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Vermillion Shadow Faint
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