Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
Aqua Shadow Faint#404F4F
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Merlot Shadow Faint vs Aqua Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4043 and #404F4F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Text on Aqua Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#4F4043
HEX
#404F4F
rgb(79, 64, 67)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 79)
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 28%)
350°
Hue
180°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4043, #404F4F);
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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Shadow Faint
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Aqua Shadow Faint
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