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Orchid Shadow Faint#45404F
Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
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Orchid Shadow Faint vs Merlot Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #45404F and #5F4E51 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Shadow Faint
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#45404F
HEX
#5F4E51
rgb(69, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(95, 78, 81)
hsl(260, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
260°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #45404F, #5F4E51);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Shadow Faint
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Merlot Dusk Faint
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