Lagoon Core Dust#5B9A90
Scarlet Velvet Dust#87544F
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Lagoon Core Dust vs Scarlet Velvet Dust
A detailed comparison of #5B9A90 and #87544F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.9:1contrast ratio
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Text on Lagoon Core Dust
Text on Scarlet Velvet Dust
Color Properties
#5B9A90
HEX
#87544F
rgb(91, 154, 144)
RGB
rgb(135, 84, 79)
hsl(170, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 26%, 42%)
170°
Hue
5°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B9A90, #87544F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.9:1, 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.
Lagoon Core Dust
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Scarlet Velvet Dust
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