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Crimson Dusk Clear#862828
Lagoon Velvet Clear#31A592
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Crimson Dusk Clear vs Lagoon Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #862828 and #31A592 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.95:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Dusk Clear
Text on Lagoon Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#862828
HEX
#31A592
rgb(134, 40, 40)
RGB
rgb(49, 165, 146)
hsl(0, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(170, 54%, 42%)
0°
Hue
170°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #862828, #31A592);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.95:1, 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 Dusk Clear
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