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Iris Core Dust#5B5B9A
Indigo Core Dust#5B659A
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Iris Core Dust vs Indigo Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B5B9A and #5B659A — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Dust
Text on Indigo Core Dust

Color Properties

#5B5B9A
HEX
#5B659A
rgb(91, 91, 154)
RGB
rgb(91, 101, 154)
hsl(240, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(230, 26%, 48%)
240°
Hue
230°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B5B9A, #5B659A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Core Dust
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Indigo Core Dust
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