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Aqua Dusk Clear#288686
Crimson Dusk Clear#862828
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Aqua Dusk Clear vs Crimson Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #288686 and #862828 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Dusk Clear
Text on Crimson Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#288686
HEX
#862828
rgb(40, 134, 134)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 40)
hsl(180, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(0, 54%, 34%)
180°
Hue
0°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #288686, #862828);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.06:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Dusk Clear
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Crimson Dusk Clear
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