We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Teal Core Dust#5B9A85
Garnet Core Dust#9A5B70
VS

Teal Core Dust vs Garnet Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B9A85 and #9A5B70 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.56:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Teal Core Dust
Text on Garnet Core Dust

Color Properties

#5B9A85
HEX
#9A5B70
rgb(91, 154, 133)
RGB
rgb(154, 91, 112)
hsl(160, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(340, 26%, 48%)
160°
Hue
340°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B9A85, #9A5B70);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.56:1, 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.

Teal Core Dust
view_detail →
Garnet Core Dust
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Aqua Core Dust vs Garnet Core Dust
#5B9A9A · #9A5B70
Teal Core Dust vs Scarlet Core Dust
#5B9A85 · #9A605B
Aqua Core Dust vs Scarlet Core Dust
#5B9A9A · #9A605B