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Cyan Core Dust#5B9A95
Tangerine Core Dust#9A755B
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Cyan Core Dust vs Tangerine Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B9A95 and #9A755B — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Core Dust
Text on Tangerine Core Dust

Color Properties

#5B9A95
HEX
#9A755B
rgb(91, 154, 149)
RGB
rgb(154, 117, 91)
hsl(175, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(25, 26%, 48%)
175°
Hue
25°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B9A95, #9A755B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 150\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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