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Tangerine Shadow Faint#4F4640
Aqua Shadow Faint#404F4F
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Tangerine Shadow Faint vs Aqua Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4640 and #404F4F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Shadow Faint
Text on Aqua Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4640
HEX
#404F4F
rgb(79, 70, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 79, 79)
hsl(25, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 28%)
25°
Hue
180°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4640, #404F4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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.

Tangerine Shadow Faint
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Aqua Shadow Faint
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