Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
Scarlet Nocturne Faint#382F2E
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Merlot Shadow Faint vs Scarlet Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4043 and #382F2E — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Text on Scarlet Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#4F4043
HEX
#382F2E
rgb(79, 64, 67)
RGB
rgb(56, 47, 46)
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(5, 10%, 20%)
350°
Hue
5°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4043, #382F2E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Shadow Faint
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Scarlet Nocturne Faint
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