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Scarlet Shadow Faint#4F4140
Teal Shadow Faint#404F4A
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Scarlet Shadow Faint vs Teal Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4140 and #404F4A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Shadow Faint
Text on Teal Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4140
HEX
#404F4A
rgb(79, 65, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 74)
hsl(5, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(160, 10%, 28%)
5°
Hue
160°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4140, #404F4A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Scarlet Shadow Faint
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Teal Shadow Faint
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