Crimson Dusk Clear#862828
Aqua Dusk Clear#288686
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Crimson Dusk Clear vs Aqua Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #862828 and #288686 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Dusk Clear
Text on Aqua Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#862828
HEX
#288686
rgb(134, 40, 40)
RGB
rgb(40, 134, 134)
hsl(0, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(180, 54%, 34%)
0°
Hue
180°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #862828, #288686);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.06:1, 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 Dusk Clear
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Aqua Dusk Clear
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