Scarlet Shadow Faint#4F4140
Sapphire Shadow Faint#40474F
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Scarlet Shadow Faint vs Sapphire Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #4F4140 and #40474F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Shadow Faint
Text on Sapphire Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#4F4140
HEX
#40474F
rgb(79, 65, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 71, 79)
hsl(5, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 10%, 28%)
5°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4140, #40474F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Scarlet Shadow Faint
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Sapphire Shadow Faint
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