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Tangerine Shadow Faint#4F4640
Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
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Tangerine Shadow Faint vs Merlot Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4640 and #5F4E51 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Shadow Faint
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#4F4640
HEX
#5F4E51
rgb(79, 70, 64)
RGB
rgb(95, 78, 81)
hsl(25, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
25°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4640, #5F4E51);

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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Tangerine Shadow Faint
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Merlot Dusk Faint
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