Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
Lagoon Dusk Faint#4E5F5C
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Merlot Shadow Faint vs Lagoon Dusk Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4043 and #4E5F5C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Text on Lagoon Dusk Faint
Color Properties
#4F4043
HEX
#4E5F5C
rgb(79, 64, 67)
RGB
rgb(78, 95, 92)
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(170, 10%, 34%)
350°
Hue
170°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4043, #4E5F5C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 180\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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Lagoon Dusk Faint
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