Saffron Radiant Dust#A8996B
Steel Core Dust#5B809A
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Saffron Radiant Dust vs Steel Core Dust
A detailed comparison of #A8996B and #5B809A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Radiant Dust
Text on Steel Core Dust
Color Properties
#A8996B
HEX
#5B809A
rgb(168, 153, 107)
RGB
rgb(91, 128, 154)
hsl(45, 26%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(205, 26%, 48%)
45°
Hue
205°
26%
Saturation
26%
54%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A8996B, #5B809A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.49:1, 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.
Saffron Radiant Dust
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Steel Core Dust
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