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Vermillion Shadow Faint#4F4440
Sapphire Nocturne Faint#2E3338
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Vermillion Shadow Faint vs Sapphire Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4440 and #2E3338 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Shadow Faint
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#4F4440
HEX
#2E3338
rgb(79, 68, 64)
RGB
rgb(46, 51, 56)
hsl(15, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 10%, 20%)
15°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4440, #2E3338);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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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Sapphire Nocturne Faint
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