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

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

Contrast & Accessibility

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

Color Properties

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

Gradient Blend

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

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 Shadow Faint
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Scarlet Dusk Faint
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