Cerulean Core Dust#5B909A
Merlot Radiant Dust#A86B75
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Cerulean Core Dust vs Merlot Radiant Dust
A detailed comparison of #5B909A and #A86B75 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Dust
Text on Merlot Radiant Dust
Color Properties
#5B909A
HEX
#A86B75
rgb(91, 144, 154)
RGB
rgb(168, 107, 117)
hsl(190, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 54%)
190°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B909A, #A86B75);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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
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Merlot Radiant Dust
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