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Plum Shadow Faint#47404F
Leaf Dusk Faint#515F4E
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Plum Shadow Faint vs Leaf Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #47404F and #515F4E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Shadow Faint
Text on Leaf Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#47404F
HEX
#515F4E
rgb(71, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(81, 95, 78)
hsl(270, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(110, 10%, 34%)
270°
Hue
110°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Green
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #47404F, #515F4E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Plum Shadow Faint
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Leaf Dusk Faint
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