Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
Orchid Shadow Faint#45404F
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Merlot Shadow Faint vs Orchid Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4043 and #45404F — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Text on Orchid Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#4F4043
HEX
#45404F
rgb(79, 64, 67)
RGB
rgb(69, 64, 79)
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 10%, 28%)
350°
Hue
260°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4043, #45404F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Shadow Faint
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