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Crimson Shadow Clear#6E2121
Apricot Shadow Clear#6E5421
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Crimson Shadow Clear vs Apricot Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E2121 and #6E5421 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Clear
Text on Apricot Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#6E2121
HEX
#6E5421
rgb(110, 33, 33)
RGB
rgb(110, 84, 33)
hsl(0, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 28%)
0°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E2121, #6E5421);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.55:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Shadow Clear
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Apricot Shadow Clear
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