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Ember Shadow Faint#4F4540
Azure Shadow Faint#404A4F
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Ember Shadow Faint vs Azure Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4540 and #404A4F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Shadow Faint
Text on Azure Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4540
HEX
#404A4F
rgb(79, 69, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 74, 79)
hsl(20, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(200, 10%, 28%)
20°
Hue
200°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4540, #404A4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Ember Shadow Faint
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Azure Shadow Faint
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