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Vermillion Shadow Faint#4F4440
Apricot Dusk Faint#5F5A4E
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Vermillion Shadow Faint vs Apricot Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4440 and #5F5A4E — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Shadow Faint
Text on Apricot Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#4F4440
HEX
#5F5A4E
rgb(79, 68, 64)
RGB
rgb(95, 90, 78)
hsl(15, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(40, 10%, 34%)
15°
Hue
40°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4440, #5F5A4E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Vermillion Shadow Faint
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Apricot Dusk Faint
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