Crimson Shadow Faint#4F4040
Cerulean Nocturne Faint#2E3638
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Crimson Shadow Faint vs Cerulean Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4040 and #2E3638 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Faint
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#4F4040
HEX
#2E3638
rgb(79, 64, 64)
RGB
rgb(46, 54, 56)
hsl(0, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 20%)
0°
Hue
190°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4040, #2E3638);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Crimson Shadow Faint
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Cerulean Nocturne Faint
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