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Lagoon Core Dust#5B9A90
Ruby Velvet Dust#87594F
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Lagoon Core Dust vs Ruby Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B9A90 and #87594F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.81:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Core Dust
Text on Ruby Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#5B9A90
HEX
#87594F
rgb(91, 154, 144)
RGB
rgb(135, 89, 79)
hsl(170, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(10, 26%, 42%)
170°
Hue
10°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B9A90, #87594F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.81:1, 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.

Lagoon Core Dust
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