Vermillion Dusk Faint#5F524E
Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
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Vermillion Dusk Faint vs Merlot Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #5F524E and #4F4043 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Dusk Faint
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#5F524E
HEX
#4F4043
rgb(95, 82, 78)
RGB
rgb(79, 64, 67)
hsl(15, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
15°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F524E, #4F4043);
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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Vermillion Dusk Faint
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Merlot Shadow Faint
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