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Jade Dusk Faint#4E5F57
Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
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Jade Dusk Faint vs Merlot Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #4E5F57 and #5F4E51 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Jade Dusk Faint
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#4E5F57
HEX
#5F4E51
rgb(78, 95, 87)
RGB
rgb(95, 78, 81)
hsl(150, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
150°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E5F57, #5F4E51);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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.

Jade Dusk Faint
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Merlot Dusk Faint
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