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Citrine Core Dust#9A9A5B
Iris Core Dust#5B5B9A
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Citrine Core Dust vs Iris Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A9A5B and #5B5B9A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Dust
Text on Iris Core Dust

Color Properties

#9A9A5B
HEX
#5B5B9A
rgb(154, 154, 91)
RGB
rgb(91, 91, 154)
hsl(60, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(240, 26%, 48%)
60°
Hue
240°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A9A5B, #5B5B9A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.1:1, 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.

Citrine Core Dust
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