Vermillion Shadow Faint#4F4440
Cobalt Dusk Faint#4E545F
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Vermillion Shadow Faint vs Cobalt Dusk Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4440 and #4E545F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Shadow Faint
Text on Cobalt Dusk Faint
Color Properties
#4F4440
HEX
#4E545F
rgb(79, 68, 64)
RGB
rgb(78, 84, 95)
hsl(15, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(220, 10%, 34%)
15°
Hue
220°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4440, #4E545F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Vermillion Shadow Faint
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Cobalt Dusk Faint
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