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Ruby Shadow Dust#5A3B35
Merlot Shadow Dust#5A353B
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Ruby Shadow Dust vs Merlot Shadow Dust

A detailed comparison of #5A3B35 and #5A353B — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Shadow Dust
Text on Merlot Shadow Dust

Color Properties

#5A3B35
HEX
#5A353B
rgb(90, 59, 53)
RGB
rgb(90, 53, 59)
hsl(10, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 28%)
10°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A3B35, #5A353B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Ruby Shadow Dust
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