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Violet Shadow Faint#43404F
Lime Shadow Faint#474F40
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Violet Shadow Faint vs Lime Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #43404F and #474F40 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Violet Shadow Faint
Text on Lime Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#43404F
HEX
#474F40
rgb(67, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(71, 79, 64)
hsl(250, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(90, 10%, 28%)
250°
Hue
90°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Purple
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #43404F, #474F40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Violet Shadow Faint
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Lime Shadow Faint
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