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Magenta Shadow Faint#4C404F
Emerald Shadow Faint#404F40
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Magenta Shadow Faint vs Emerald Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4C404F and #404F40 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Magenta Shadow Faint
Text on Emerald Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4C404F
HEX
#404F40
rgb(76, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 64)
hsl(290, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(120, 10%, 28%)
290°
Hue
120°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Pink
Family
Green
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4C404F, #404F40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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.

Magenta Shadow Faint
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Emerald Shadow Faint
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