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Saffron Shadow Dust#5A5135
Apricot Nocturne Dust#403726
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Saffron Shadow Dust vs Apricot Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #5A5135 and #403726 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Shadow Dust
Text on Apricot Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#5A5135
HEX
#403726
rgb(90, 81, 53)
RGB
rgb(64, 55, 38)
hsl(45, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(40, 26%, 20%)
45°
Hue
40°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A5135, #403726);

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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Saffron Shadow Dust
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Apricot Nocturne Dust
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