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Aqua Core Dust#5B9A9A
Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
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Aqua Core Dust vs Merlot Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B9A9A and #9A5B65 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.61:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Core Dust
Text on Merlot Core Dust

Color Properties

#5B9A9A
HEX
#9A5B65
rgb(91, 154, 154)
RGB
rgb(154, 91, 101)
hsl(180, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
180°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B9A9A, #9A5B65);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.61:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Core Dust
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