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Ember Core Dust#9A705B
Aqua Core Dust#5B9A9A
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Ember Core Dust vs Aqua Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A705B and #5B9A9A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Core Dust
Text on Aqua Core Dust

Color Properties

#9A705B
HEX
#5B9A9A
rgb(154, 112, 91)
RGB
rgb(91, 154, 154)
hsl(20, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 26%, 48%)
20°
Hue
180°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A705B, #5B9A9A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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.

Ember Core Dust
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