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Scarlet Shadow Faint#4F4140
Violet Shadow Faint#43404F
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Scarlet Shadow Faint vs Violet Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4140 and #43404F — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Shadow Faint
Text on Violet Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4140
HEX
#43404F
rgb(79, 65, 64)
RGB
rgb(67, 64, 79)
hsl(5, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(250, 10%, 28%)
5°
Hue
250°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
115\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4140, #43404F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 115\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Scarlet Shadow Faint
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Violet Shadow Faint
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