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Lagoon Dusk Faint#4E5F5C
Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
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Lagoon Dusk Faint vs Merlot Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #4E5F5C and #5F4E51 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Dusk Faint
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#4E5F5C
HEX
#5F4E51
rgb(78, 95, 92)
RGB
rgb(95, 78, 81)
hsl(170, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
170°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E5F5C, #5F4E51);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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.

Lagoon Dusk Faint
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Merlot Dusk Faint
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