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Steel Core Dust#5B809A
Tangerine Core Dust#9A755B
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Steel Core Dust vs Tangerine Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B809A and #9A755B — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Dust
Text on Tangerine Core Dust

Color Properties

#5B809A
HEX
#9A755B
rgb(91, 128, 154)
RGB
rgb(154, 117, 91)
hsl(205, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(25, 26%, 48%)
205°
Hue
25°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B809A, #9A755B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 180\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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