Cyan Core Dust#5B9A95
Vermillion Core Dust#9A6A5B
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Cyan Core Dust vs Vermillion Core Dust
A detailed comparison of #5B9A95 and #9A6A5B — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Core Dust
Text on Vermillion Core Dust
Color Properties
#5B9A95
HEX
#9A6A5B
rgb(91, 154, 149)
RGB
rgb(154, 106, 91)
hsl(175, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(15, 26%, 48%)
175°
Hue
15°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B9A95, #9A6A5B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cyan Core Dust
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Vermillion Core Dust
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