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Apricot Dusk Dust#6D5E40
Amethyst Dusk Dust#44406D
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Apricot Dusk Dust vs Amethyst Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #6D5E40 and #44406D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.51:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Dusk Dust
Text on Amethyst Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#6D5E40
HEX
#44406D
rgb(109, 94, 64)
RGB
rgb(68, 64, 109)
hsl(40, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(245, 26%, 34%)
40°
Hue
245°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6D5E40, #44406D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.51:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Apricot Dusk Dust
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Amethyst Dusk Dust
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