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Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
Jade Shadow Faint#404F47
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Merlot Shadow Faint vs Jade Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4043 and #404F47 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Text on Jade Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4043
HEX
#404F47
rgb(79, 64, 67)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 71)
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(150, 10%, 28%)
350°
Hue
150°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4043, #404F47);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Merlot Shadow Faint
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Jade Shadow Faint
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