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True Gray Shadow#474747
Canary Shadow Faint#4F4D40
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True Gray Shadow vs Canary Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #474747 and #4F4D40 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Shadow
Text on Canary Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#474747
HEX
#4F4D40
rgb(71, 71, 71)
RGB
rgb(79, 77, 64)
hsl(0, 0%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(55, 10%, 28%)
0°
Hue
55°
0%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #474747, #4F4D40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

True Gray Shadow
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Canary Shadow Faint
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