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Ember Shadow Dust#5A4135
Indigo Nocturne Dust#262A40
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Ember Shadow Dust vs Indigo Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #5A4135 and #262A40 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.51:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Shadow Dust
Text on Indigo Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#5A4135
HEX
#262A40
rgb(90, 65, 53)
RGB
rgb(38, 42, 64)
hsl(20, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(230, 26%, 20%)
20°
Hue
230°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A4135, #262A40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.51:1, 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.

Ember Shadow Dust
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Indigo Nocturne Dust
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