True Gray Nocturne#333333
Merlot Shadow Faint#4F4043
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True Gray Nocturne vs Merlot Shadow Faint
A detailed comparison of #333333 and #4F4043 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Nocturne
Text on Merlot Shadow Faint
Color Properties
#333333
HEX
#4F4043
rgb(51, 51, 51)
RGB
rgb(79, 64, 67)
hsl(0, 0%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 28%)
0°
Hue
350°
0%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #333333, #4F4043);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
True Gray Nocturne
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Merlot Shadow Faint
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