Cyan Core Dust#5B9A95
Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
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Cyan Core Dust vs Merlot Velvet Dust
A detailed comparison of #5B9A95 and #874F59 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.97:1contrast ratio
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Text on Cyan Core Dust
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust
Color Properties
#5B9A95
HEX
#874F59
rgb(91, 154, 149)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 89)
hsl(175, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
175°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B9A95, #874F59);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.97:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cyan Core Dust
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Merlot Velvet Dust
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