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Iris Core Dust#5B5B9A
Chartreuse Core Dust#8A9A5B
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Iris Core Dust vs Chartreuse Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B5B9A and #8A9A5B — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Dust
Text on Chartreuse Core Dust

Color Properties

#5B5B9A
HEX
#8A9A5B
rgb(91, 91, 154)
RGB
rgb(138, 154, 91)
hsl(240, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(75, 26%, 48%)
240°
Hue
75°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B5B9A, #8A9A5B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.01:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Iris Core Dust
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