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Mulberry Shadow Faint#4A404F
Citrine Nocturne Faint#38382E
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Mulberry Shadow Faint vs Citrine Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #4A404F and #38382E — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mulberry Shadow Faint
Text on Citrine Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#4A404F
HEX
#38382E
rgb(74, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(56, 56, 46)
hsl(280, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(60, 10%, 20%)
280°
Hue
60°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4A404F, #38382E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mulberry Shadow Faint
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Citrine Nocturne Faint
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