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Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
Magenta Shadow Faint#4C404F
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Merlot Dusk Faint vs Magenta Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #5F4E51 and #4C404F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint
Text on Magenta Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#5F4E51
HEX
#4C404F
rgb(95, 78, 81)
RGB
rgb(76, 64, 79)
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(290, 10%, 28%)
350°
Hue
290°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F4E51, #4C404F);

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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Dusk Faint
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Magenta Shadow Faint
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