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Iris Dusk Dust#40406D
Apricot Dusk Dust#6D5E40
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Iris Dusk Dust vs Apricot Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #40406D and #6D5E40 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Dusk Dust
Text on Apricot Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#40406D
HEX
#6D5E40
rgb(64, 64, 109)
RGB
rgb(109, 94, 64)
hsl(240, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 26%, 34%)
240°
Hue
40°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40406D, #6D5E40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.53:1, 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 Dusk Dust
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Apricot Dusk Dust
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