Apricot Shadow Dust#5A4E35
Iris Nocturne Dust#262640
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Apricot Shadow Dust vs Iris Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #5A4E35 and #262640 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.8:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Shadow Dust
Text on Iris Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#5A4E35
HEX
#262640
rgb(90, 78, 53)
RGB
rgb(38, 38, 64)
hsl(40, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(240, 26%, 20%)
40°
Hue
240°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A4E35, #262640);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.8:1, 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.
Apricot Shadow Dust
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Iris Nocturne Dust
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