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Apricot Core Dust#9A855B
Cerulean Core Dust#5B909A
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Apricot Core Dust vs Cerulean Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A855B and #5B909A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Dust
Text on Cerulean Core Dust

Color Properties

#9A855B
HEX
#5B909A
rgb(154, 133, 91)
RGB
rgb(91, 144, 154)
hsl(40, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 26%, 48%)
40°
Hue
190°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A855B, #5B909A);

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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Apricot Core Dust
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