Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
Sage Gray Dusk#525B57
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Merlot Shadow Faint vs Sage Gray Dusk
A detailed comparison of #4F4043 and #525B57 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Text on Sage Gray Dusk
Color Properties
#4F4043
HEX
#525B57
rgb(79, 64, 67)
RGB
rgb(82, 91, 87)
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(150, 5%, 34%)
350°
Hue
150°
10%
Saturation
5%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4043, #525B57);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, 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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Sage Gray Dusk
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