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Crimson Dusk Clear#862828
Citrine Velvet Clear#A5A531
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Crimson Dusk Clear vs Citrine Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #862828 and #A5A531 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Dusk Clear
Text on Citrine Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#862828
HEX
#A5A531
rgb(134, 40, 40)
RGB
rgb(165, 165, 49)
hsl(0, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 42%)
0°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #862828, #A5A531);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.42:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Crimson Dusk Clear
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Citrine Velvet Clear
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