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Taupe Gray Dusk#5B5852
Vermillion Shadow Faint#4F4440
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Taupe Gray Dusk vs Vermillion Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #5B5852 and #4F4440 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Taupe Gray Dusk
Text on Vermillion Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#5B5852
HEX
#4F4440
rgb(91, 88, 82)
RGB
rgb(79, 68, 64)
hsl(40, 5%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(15, 10%, 28%)
40°
Hue
15°
5%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B5852, #4F4440);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Taupe Gray Dusk
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Vermillion Shadow Faint
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