Crimson Core Dust#9A5B5B
Aqua Core Dust#5B9A9A
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Crimson Core Dust vs Aqua Core Dust
A detailed comparison of #9A5B5B and #5B9A9A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.62:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Dust
Text on Aqua Core Dust
Color Properties
#9A5B5B
HEX
#5B9A9A
rgb(154, 91, 91)
RGB
rgb(91, 154, 154)
hsl(0, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 26%, 48%)
0°
Hue
180°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B5B, #5B9A9A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.62:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Crimson Core Dust
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Aqua Core Dust
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