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Garnet Shadow Faint#4F4045
Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
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Garnet Shadow Faint vs Merlot Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4045 and #4F4043 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Shadow Faint
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4045
HEX
#4F4043
rgb(79, 64, 69)
RGB
rgb(79, 64, 67)
hsl(340, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
340°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4045, #4F4043);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Garnet Shadow Faint
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Merlot Shadow Faint
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