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Steel Core Dust#5B809A
Ember Radiant Dust#A8806B
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Steel Core Dust vs Ember Radiant Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B809A and #A8806B — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Dust
Text on Ember Radiant Dust

Color Properties

#5B809A
HEX
#A8806B
rgb(91, 128, 154)
RGB
rgb(168, 128, 107)
hsl(205, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(20, 26%, 54%)
205°
Hue
20°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B809A, #A8806B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Steel Core Dust
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Ember Radiant Dust
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