Cyan Shadow Dust#355A57
Merlot Shadow Dust#5A353B
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Cyan Shadow Dust vs Merlot Shadow Dust
A detailed comparison of #355A57 and #5A353B — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Shadow Dust
Text on Merlot Shadow Dust
Color Properties
#355A57
HEX
#5A353B
rgb(53, 90, 87)
RGB
rgb(90, 53, 59)
hsl(175, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 28%)
175°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #355A57, #5A353B);
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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cyan Shadow Dust
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Merlot Shadow Dust
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