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Mint Core Dust#5B9A65
Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
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Mint Core Dust vs Merlot Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B9A65 and #874F59 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.9:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mint Core Dust
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#5B9A65
HEX
#874F59
rgb(91, 154, 101)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 89)
hsl(130, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
130°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B9A65, #874F59);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.9:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mint Core Dust
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