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#4A4B4E
≈ Shady Character
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On white
Aa
8.72:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
2.01:1
Fails AA
Best text on this color
Aa#FFFFFF(8.72:1)
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Shady Character is an easy neutral to build around — combine it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point, plus a tint or shade of itself for depth.
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Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Shady Character — meaning & where to use it
Shady Character is a deep, shadowy neutral — calm, versatile and understated. It works well for backgrounds, typography and minimalist, editorial layouts where colour should recede. Pair it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point.
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