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Emerald Shadow Faint#404F40
Plum Shadow Faint#47404F
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Emerald Shadow Faint vs Plum Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #404F40 and #47404F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Shadow Faint
Text on Plum Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#404F40
HEX
#47404F
rgb(64, 79, 64)
RGB
rgb(71, 64, 79)
hsl(120, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(270, 10%, 28%)
120°
Hue
270°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Green
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F40, #47404F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Emerald Shadow Faint
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Plum Shadow Faint
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