Saffron Velvet Dust#87794F
Steel Dusk Dust#405A6D
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Saffron Velvet Dust vs Steel Dusk Dust
A detailed comparison of #87794F and #405A6D — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.68:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Velvet Dust
Text on Steel Dusk Dust
Color Properties
#87794F
HEX
#405A6D
rgb(135, 121, 79)
RGB
rgb(64, 90, 109)
hsl(45, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 26%, 34%)
45°
Hue
205°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #87794F, #405A6D);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.68:1, 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 Velvet Dust
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Steel Dusk Dust
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