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Saffron Shadow Clear#6E5B21
Indigo Dusk Clear#283786
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Saffron Shadow Clear vs Indigo Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E5B21 and #283786 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.61:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Shadow Clear
Text on Indigo Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#6E5B21
HEX
#283786
rgb(110, 91, 33)
RGB
rgb(40, 55, 134)
hsl(45, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(230, 54%, 34%)
45°
Hue
230°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E5B21, #283786);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.61:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Saffron Shadow Clear
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Indigo Dusk Clear
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