Ember Velvet Clear#A55831
Steel Dusk Clear#285F86
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Ember Velvet Clear vs Steel Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #A55831 and #285F86 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Velvet Clear
Text on Steel Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#A55831
HEX
#285F86
rgb(165, 88, 49)
RGB
rgb(40, 95, 134)
hsl(20, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 34%)
20°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A55831, #285F86);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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.
Ember Velvet Clear
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Steel Dusk Clear
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