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Citrine Dusk Dust#6D6D40
Indigo Dusk Dust#40486D
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Citrine Dusk Dust vs Indigo Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #6D6D40 and #40486D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.65:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Dusk Dust
Text on Indigo Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#6D6D40
HEX
#40486D
rgb(109, 109, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 72, 109)
hsl(60, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(230, 26%, 34%)
60°
Hue
230°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6D6D40, #40486D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.65:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Citrine Dusk Dust
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