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Mauve Shadow Faint#4F404D
Orchid Shadow Faint#45404F
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Mauve Shadow Faint vs Orchid Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F404D and #45404F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Shadow Faint
Text on Orchid Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F404D
HEX
#45404F
rgb(79, 64, 77)
RGB
rgb(69, 64, 79)
hsl(305, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 10%, 28%)
305°
Hue
260°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Pink
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F404D, #45404F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mauve Shadow Faint
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Orchid Shadow Faint
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