Cool Gray Shadow#43474C
Vermillion Nocturne Faint#38302E
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Cool Gray Shadow vs Vermillion Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #43474C and #38302E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Shadow
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#43474C
HEX
#38302E
rgb(67, 71, 76)
RGB
rgb(56, 48, 46)
hsl(210, 6%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(15, 10%, 20%)
210°
Hue
15°
6%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #43474C, #38302E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cool Gray Shadow
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Vermillion Nocturne Faint
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