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Vermillion Shadow Faint#4F4440
Scarlet Shadow Faint#4F4140
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Vermillion Shadow Faint vs Scarlet Shadow Faint

A detailed comparison of #4F4440 and #4F4140 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Shadow Faint
Text on Scarlet Shadow Faint

Color Properties

#4F4440
HEX
#4F4140
rgb(79, 68, 64)
RGB
rgb(79, 65, 64)
hsl(15, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(5, 10%, 28%)
15°
Hue
5°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4440, #4F4140);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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.

Vermillion Shadow Faint
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Scarlet Shadow Faint
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