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Peony Nocturne Dust#40263C
Vermillion Shadow Dust#5A3E35
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Peony Nocturne Dust vs Vermillion Shadow Dust

A detailed comparison of #40263C and #5A3E35 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Peony Nocturne Dust
Text on Vermillion Shadow Dust

Color Properties

#40263C
HEX
#5A3E35
rgb(64, 38, 60)
RGB
rgb(90, 62, 53)
hsl(310, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(15, 26%, 28%)
310°
Hue
15°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
28%
Pink
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40263C, #5A3E35);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, 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 65\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Peony Nocturne Dust
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Vermillion Shadow Dust
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