Steel Dusk Faint#4E585F
Scarlet Dusk Faint#5F4F4E
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Steel Dusk Faint vs Scarlet Dusk Faint
A detailed comparison of #4E585F and #5F4F4E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Dusk Faint
Text on Scarlet Dusk Faint
Color Properties
#4E585F
HEX
#5F4F4E
rgb(78, 88, 95)
RGB
rgb(95, 79, 78)
hsl(205, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(5, 10%, 34%)
205°
Hue
5°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E585F, #5F4F4E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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.
Steel Dusk Faint
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Scarlet Dusk Faint
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