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Sapphire Dusk Clear#285786
Ruby Shadow Clear#6E2E21
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Sapphire Dusk Clear vs Ruby Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #285786 and #6E2E21 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Dusk Clear
Text on Ruby Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#285786
HEX
#6E2E21
rgb(40, 87, 134)
RGB
rgb(110, 46, 33)
hsl(210, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(10, 54%, 28%)
210°
Hue
10°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #285786, #6E2E21);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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.

Sapphire Dusk Clear
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