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Mulberry Shadow Dust#4E355A
Emerald Dusk Dust#406D40
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Mulberry Shadow Dust vs Emerald Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #4E355A and #406D40 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.76:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mulberry Shadow Dust
Text on Emerald Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#4E355A
HEX
#406D40
rgb(78, 53, 90)
RGB
rgb(64, 109, 64)
hsl(280, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(120, 26%, 34%)
280°
Hue
120°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Green
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E355A, #406D40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.76:1, 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.

Mulberry Shadow Dust
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Emerald Dusk Dust
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