Crimson Shadow Dust#5A3535
Apricot Nocturne Dust#403726
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Crimson Shadow Dust vs Apricot Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #5A3535 and #403726 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.11:1contrast ratio
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Text on Crimson Shadow Dust
Text on Apricot Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#5A3535
HEX
#403726
rgb(90, 53, 53)
RGB
rgb(64, 55, 38)
hsl(0, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(40, 26%, 20%)
0°
Hue
40°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A3535, #403726);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 Dust
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Apricot Nocturne Dust
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