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Apricot Shadow Faint#4F4A40
Ember Nocturne Faint#38312E
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Apricot Shadow Faint vs Ember Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4A40 and #38312E — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Shadow Faint
Text on Ember Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#4F4A40
HEX
#38312E
rgb(79, 74, 64)
RGB
rgb(56, 49, 46)
hsl(40, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(20, 10%, 20%)
40°
Hue
20°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4A40, #38312E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Shadow Faint
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Ember Nocturne Faint
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