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Crimson Shadow Faint#4F4040
Crimson Dusk Faint#5F4E4E
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Crimson Shadow Faint vs Crimson Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4040 and #5F4E4E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Faint
Text on Crimson Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#4F4040
HEX
#5F4E4E
rgb(79, 64, 64)
RGB
rgb(95, 78, 78)
hsl(0, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(0, 10%, 34%)
0°
Hue
0°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4040, #5F4E4E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Shadow Faint
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Crimson Dusk Faint
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