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Crimson Shadow Clear#6E2121
Sapphire Dusk Clear#285786
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Crimson Shadow Clear vs Sapphire Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E2121 and #285786 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Clear
Text on Sapphire Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#6E2121
HEX
#285786
rgb(110, 33, 33)
RGB
rgb(40, 87, 134)
hsl(0, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 34%)
0°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E2121, #285786);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Crimson Shadow Clear
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Sapphire Dusk Clear
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