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Apricot Dusk Faint#5F5A4E
Steel Velvet Faint#606D76
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Apricot Dusk Faint vs Steel Velvet Faint

A detailed comparison of #5F5A4E and #606D76 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Dusk Faint
Text on Steel Velvet Faint

Color Properties

#5F5A4E
HEX
#606D76
rgb(95, 90, 78)
RGB
rgb(96, 109, 118)
hsl(40, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 42%)
40°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F5A4E, #606D76);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 Dusk Faint
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Steel Velvet Faint
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