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Apricot Shadow Dust#5A4E35
Scarlet Nocturne Dust#402826
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Apricot Shadow Dust vs Scarlet Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #5A4E35 and #402826 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.66:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Shadow Dust
Text on Scarlet Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#5A4E35
HEX
#402826
rgb(90, 78, 53)
RGB
rgb(64, 40, 38)
hsl(40, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(5, 26%, 20%)
40°
Hue
5°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A4E35, #402826);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.66:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Shadow Dust
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Scarlet Nocturne Dust
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