Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
Saffron Shadow Faint#4F4B40
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Merlot Shadow Faint vs Saffron Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4043 and #4F4B40 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Text on Saffron Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#4F4043
HEX
#4F4B40
rgb(79, 64, 67)
RGB
rgb(79, 75, 64)
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(45, 10%, 28%)
350°
Hue
45°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4043, #4F4B40);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 55\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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Saffron Shadow Faint
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