Cerulean Dusk Dust#40666D
Apricot Dusk Dust#6D5E40
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Cerulean Dusk Dust vs Apricot Dusk Dust
A detailed comparison of #40666D and #6D5E40 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Dust
Text on Apricot Dusk Dust
Color Properties
#40666D
HEX
#6D5E40
rgb(64, 102, 109)
RGB
rgb(109, 94, 64)
hsl(190, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 26%, 34%)
190°
Hue
40°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40666D, #6D5E40);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Dusk Dust
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