Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
Ruby Dusk Faint#5F514E
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Merlot Shadow Faint vs Ruby Dusk Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4043 and #5F514E — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Text on Ruby Dusk Faint
Color Properties
#4F4043
HEX
#5F514E
rgb(79, 64, 67)
RGB
rgb(95, 81, 78)
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(10, 10%, 34%)
350°
Hue
10°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4043, #5F514E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Shadow Faint
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Ruby Dusk Faint
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