Cerulean Core Dust#5B909A
Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
VS
Cerulean Core Dust vs Merlot Core Dust
A detailed comparison of #5B909A and #9A5B65 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Dust
Text on Merlot Core Dust
Color Properties
#5B909A
HEX
#9A5B65
rgb(91, 144, 154)
RGB
rgb(154, 91, 101)
hsl(190, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
190°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B909A, #9A5B65);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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.
Cerulean Core Dust
view_detail →
Merlot Core Dust
view_detail →