Vermillion Nocturne Faint#38302E
Cool Gray Shadow#43474C
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Vermillion Nocturne Faint vs Cool Gray Shadow
A detailed comparison of #38302E and #43474C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Faint
Text on Cool Gray Shadow
Color Properties
#38302E
HEX
#43474C
rgb(56, 48, 46)
RGB
rgb(67, 71, 76)
hsl(15, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(210, 6%, 28%)
15°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
6%
20%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #38302E, #43474C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Vermillion Nocturne Faint
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Cool Gray Shadow
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