Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
Garnet Shadow Faint#4F4045
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Merlot Dusk Faint vs Garnet Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #5F4E51 and #4F4045 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint
Text on Garnet Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#5F4E51
HEX
#4F4045
rgb(95, 78, 81)
RGB
rgb(79, 64, 69)
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(340, 10%, 28%)
350°
Hue
340°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F4E51, #4F4045);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Dusk Faint
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Garnet Shadow Faint
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