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Mauve Core Dust#9A5B95
Crimson Core Dust#9A5B5B
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Mauve Core Dust vs Crimson Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A5B95 and #9A5B5B — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Core Dust
Text on Crimson Core Dust

Color Properties

#9A5B95
HEX
#9A5B5B
rgb(154, 91, 149)
RGB
rgb(154, 91, 91)
hsl(305, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(0, 26%, 48%)
305°
Hue
0°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B95, #9A5B5B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mauve Core Dust
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Crimson Core Dust
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