Teal Dusk Faint#4E5F5A
Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
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Teal Dusk Faint vs Merlot Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #4E5F5A and #4F4043 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Teal Dusk Faint
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#4E5F5A
HEX
#4F4043
rgb(78, 95, 90)
RGB
rgb(79, 64, 67)
hsl(160, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
160°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E5F5A, #4F4043);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Teal Dusk Faint
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Merlot Shadow Faint
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