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Scarlet Dusk Faint#5F4F4E
Scarlet Shadow Faint#4F4140
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Scarlet Dusk Faint vs Scarlet Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #5F4F4E and #4F4140 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Dusk Faint
Text on Scarlet Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#5F4F4E
HEX
#4F4140
rgb(95, 79, 78)
RGB
rgb(79, 65, 64)
hsl(5, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(5, 10%, 28%)
5°
Hue
5°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F4F4E, #4F4140);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Scarlet Dusk Faint
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Scarlet Shadow Faint
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