Apricot Core Dust#9A855B
Steel Core Dust#5B809A
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Apricot Core Dust vs Steel Core Dust
A detailed comparison of #9A855B and #5B809A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.18:1contrast ratio
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Text on Apricot Core Dust
Text on Steel Core Dust
Color Properties
#9A855B
HEX
#5B809A
rgb(154, 133, 91)
RGB
rgb(91, 128, 154)
hsl(40, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 26%, 48%)
40°
Hue
205°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A855B, #5B809A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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.
Apricot Core Dust
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