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Crimson Shadow Dust#5A3535
Apricot Dusk Dust#6D5E40
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Crimson Shadow Dust vs Apricot Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #5A3535 and #6D5E40 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.67:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Dust
Text on Apricot Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#5A3535
HEX
#6D5E40
rgb(90, 53, 53)
RGB
rgb(109, 94, 64)
hsl(0, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(40, 26%, 34%)
0°
Hue
40°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A3535, #6D5E40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.67:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Shadow Dust
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Apricot Dusk Dust
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