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Leaf Core Dust#659A5B
Emerald Core Dust#5B9A5B
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Leaf Core Dust vs Emerald Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #659A5B and #5B9A5B — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Leaf Core Dust
Text on Emerald Core Dust

Color Properties

#659A5B
HEX
#5B9A5B
rgb(101, 154, 91)
RGB
rgb(91, 154, 91)
hsl(110, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(120, 26%, 48%)
110°
Hue
120°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Green
Family
Green
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #659A5B, #5B9A5B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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.

Leaf Core Dust
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