Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
Orchid Nocturne Faint#312E38
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Merlot Shadow Faint vs Orchid Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4043 and #312E38 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Text on Orchid Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#4F4043
HEX
#312E38
rgb(79, 64, 67)
RGB
rgb(49, 46, 56)
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 10%, 20%)
350°
Hue
260°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4043, #312E38);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Shadow Faint
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Orchid Nocturne Faint
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