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Mint Shadow Faint#404F43
Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
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Mint Shadow Faint vs Merlot Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #404F43 and #4F4043 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

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

Color Properties

#404F43
HEX
#4F4043
rgb(64, 79, 67)
RGB
rgb(79, 64, 67)
hsl(130, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
130°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #404F43, #4F4043);

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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mint Shadow Faint
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Merlot Shadow Faint
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