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Iris Core Dust#5B5B9A
Olive Core Dust#859A5B
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Iris Core Dust vs Olive Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B5B9A and #859A5B — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.99:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Dust
Text on Olive Core Dust

Color Properties

#5B5B9A
HEX
#859A5B
rgb(91, 91, 154)
RGB
rgb(133, 154, 91)
hsl(240, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(80, 26%, 48%)
240°
Hue
80°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B5B9A, #859A5B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.99:1, 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.

Iris Core Dust
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