Citrine Shadow Dust#5A5A35
Iris Dusk Dust#40406D
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Citrine Shadow Dust vs Iris Dusk Dust
A detailed comparison of #5A5A35 and #40406D — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Shadow Dust
Text on Iris Dusk Dust
Color Properties
#5A5A35
HEX
#40406D
rgb(90, 90, 53)
RGB
rgb(64, 64, 109)
hsl(60, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(240, 26%, 34%)
60°
Hue
240°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A5A35, #40406D);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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 Shadow Dust
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Iris Dusk Dust
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