Scarlet Shadow Faint#4F4140
Merlot Nocturne Faint#382E30
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Scarlet Shadow Faint vs Merlot Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4140 and #382E30 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Shadow Faint
Text on Merlot Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#4F4140
HEX
#382E30
rgb(79, 65, 64)
RGB
rgb(56, 46, 48)
hsl(5, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 20%)
5°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4140, #382E30);
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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Scarlet Shadow Faint
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Merlot Nocturne Faint
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