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Crimson Dusk Clear#862828
Magenta Velvet Clear#9231A5
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Crimson Dusk Clear vs Magenta Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #862828 and #9231A5 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Dusk Clear
Text on Magenta Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#862828
HEX
#9231A5
rgb(134, 40, 40)
RGB
rgb(146, 49, 165)
hsl(0, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(290, 54%, 42%)
0°
Hue
290°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #862828, #9231A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Crimson Dusk Clear
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Magenta Velvet Clear
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