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Ruby Shadow Dust#5A3B35
Sapphire Shadow Dust#35475A
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Ruby Shadow Dust vs Sapphire Shadow Dust

A detailed comparison of #5A3B35 and #35475A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Shadow Dust
Text on Sapphire Shadow Dust

Color Properties

#5A3B35
HEX
#35475A
rgb(90, 59, 53)
RGB
rgb(53, 71, 90)
hsl(10, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 26%, 28%)
10°
Hue
210°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A3B35, #35475A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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.

Ruby Shadow Dust
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