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Cobalt Core Dust#5B709A
Scarlet Core Dust#9A605B
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Cobalt Core Dust vs Scarlet Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B709A and #9A605B — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Core Dust
Text on Scarlet Core Dust

Color Properties

#5B709A
HEX
#9A605B
rgb(91, 112, 154)
RGB
rgb(154, 96, 91)
hsl(220, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 26%, 48%)
220°
Hue
5°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B709A, #9A605B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Core Dust
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