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Aqua Core Dust#5B9A9A
Steel Core Dust#5B809A
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Aqua Core Dust vs Steel Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B9A9A and #5B809A — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Core Dust
Text on Steel Core Dust

Color Properties

#5B9A9A
HEX
#5B809A
rgb(91, 154, 154)
RGB
rgb(91, 128, 154)
hsl(180, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 26%, 48%)
180°
Hue
205°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B9A9A, #5B809A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Core Dust
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