Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
True Gray Nocturne#333333
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Merlot Shadow Faint vs True Gray Nocturne
A detailed comparison of #4F4043 and #333333 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Text on True Gray Nocturne
Color Properties
#4F4043
HEX
#333333
rgb(79, 64, 67)
RGB
rgb(51, 51, 51)
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 20%)
350°
Hue
0°
10%
Saturation
0%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4043, #333333);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 Shadow Faint
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True Gray Nocturne
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