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Vermillion Shadow Faint#4F4440
Cool Gray Shadow#43474C
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Vermillion Shadow Faint vs Cool Gray Shadow

A detailed comparison of #4F4440 and #43474C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Shadow Faint
Text on Cool Gray Shadow

Color Properties

#4F4440
HEX
#43474C
rgb(79, 68, 64)
RGB
rgb(67, 71, 76)
hsl(15, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 6%, 28%)
15°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
6%
28%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4440, #43474C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1:1, 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 Shadow Faint
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Cool Gray Shadow
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