Seafoam Shadow Faint#404F45
Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
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Seafoam Shadow Faint vs Merlot Dusk Faint
A detailed comparison of #404F45 and #5F4E51 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Seafoam Shadow Faint
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint
Color Properties
#404F45
HEX
#5F4E51
rgb(64, 79, 69)
RGB
rgb(95, 78, 81)
hsl(140, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
140°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F45, #5F4E51);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Seafoam Shadow Faint
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Merlot Dusk Faint
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