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Plum Shadow Faint#47404F
Chartreuse Shadow Faint#4B4F40
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Plum Shadow Faint vs Chartreuse Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #47404F and #4B4F40 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Shadow Faint
Text on Chartreuse Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#47404F
HEX
#4B4F40
rgb(71, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(75, 79, 64)
hsl(270, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(75, 10%, 28%)
270°
Hue
75°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Purple
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #47404F, #4B4F40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Plum Shadow Faint
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Chartreuse Shadow Faint
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