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Garnet Shadow Faint#4F4045
Aqua Shadow Faint#404F4F
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Garnet Shadow Faint vs Aqua Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4045 and #404F4F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Shadow Faint
Text on Aqua Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4045
HEX
#404F4F
rgb(79, 64, 69)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 79)
hsl(340, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 28%)
340°
Hue
180°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Pink
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4045, #404F4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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.

Garnet Shadow Faint
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Aqua Shadow Faint
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