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Ruby Shadow Faint#4F4340
Cerulean Shadow Faint#404C4F
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Ruby Shadow Faint vs Cerulean Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4340 and #404C4F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Shadow Faint
Text on Cerulean Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4340
HEX
#404C4F
rgb(79, 67, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 76, 79)
hsl(10, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 28%)
10°
Hue
190°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4340, #404C4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Ruby Shadow Faint
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Cerulean Shadow Faint
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