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Crimson Core Dust#9A5B5B
Cerulean Radiant Dust#6B9EA8
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Crimson Core Dust vs Cerulean Radiant Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A5B5B and #6B9EA8 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.76:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Dust
Text on Cerulean Radiant Dust

Color Properties

#9A5B5B
HEX
#6B9EA8
rgb(154, 91, 91)
RGB
rgb(107, 158, 168)
hsl(0, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 26%, 54%)
0°
Hue
190°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B5B, #6B9EA8);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.76:1, 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.

Crimson Core Dust
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Cerulean Radiant Dust
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