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Saffron Core Dust#9A8A5B
Saffron Radiant Dust#A8996B
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Saffron Core Dust vs Saffron Radiant Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A8A5B and #A8996B — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Core Dust
Text on Saffron Radiant Dust

Color Properties

#9A8A5B
HEX
#A8996B
rgb(154, 138, 91)
RGB
rgb(168, 153, 107)
hsl(45, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(45, 26%, 54%)
45°
Hue
45°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
54%
Yellow
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A8A5B, #A8996B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Saffron Core Dust
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Saffron Radiant Dust
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