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Celadon Shadow Faint#404F46
Merlot Nocturne Faint#382E30
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Celadon Shadow Faint vs Merlot Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #404F46 and #382E30 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.51:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Celadon Shadow Faint
Text on Merlot Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#404F46
HEX
#382E30
rgb(64, 79, 70)
RGB
rgb(56, 46, 48)
hsl(145, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 20%)
145°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F46, #382E30);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.51:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Celadon Shadow Faint
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Merlot Nocturne Faint
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