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Vermillion Dusk Faint#5F524E
Crimson Shadow Faint#4F4040
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Vermillion Dusk Faint vs Crimson Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #5F524E and #4F4040 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Dusk Faint
Text on Crimson Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#5F524E
HEX
#4F4040
rgb(95, 82, 78)
RGB
rgb(79, 64, 64)
hsl(15, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(0, 10%, 28%)
15°
Hue
0°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F524E, #4F4040);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Vermillion Dusk Faint
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Crimson Shadow Faint
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