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Mulberry Shadow Faint#4A404F
Orchid Nocturne Faint#312E38
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Mulberry Shadow Faint vs Orchid Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #4A404F and #312E38 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mulberry Shadow Faint
Text on Orchid Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#4A404F
HEX
#312E38
rgb(74, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(49, 46, 56)
hsl(280, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 10%, 20%)
280°
Hue
260°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4A404F, #312E38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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.

Mulberry Shadow Faint
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Orchid Nocturne Faint
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