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Cyan Shadow Dust#355A57
Vermillion Shadow Dust#5A3E35
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Cyan Shadow Dust vs Vermillion Shadow Dust

A detailed comparison of #355A57 and #5A3E35 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Shadow Dust
Text on Vermillion Shadow Dust

Color Properties

#355A57
HEX
#5A3E35
rgb(53, 90, 87)
RGB
rgb(90, 62, 53)
hsl(175, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(15, 26%, 28%)
175°
Hue
15°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #355A57, #5A3E35);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cyan Shadow Dust
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Vermillion Shadow Dust
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