Saffron Shadow Dust#5A5135
Indigo Nocturne Dust#262A40
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Saffron Shadow Dust vs Indigo Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #5A5135 and #262A40 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.79:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Shadow Dust
Text on Indigo Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#5A5135
HEX
#262A40
rgb(90, 81, 53)
RGB
rgb(38, 42, 64)
hsl(45, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(230, 26%, 20%)
45°
Hue
230°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A5135, #262A40);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.79:1, 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 Dust
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Indigo Nocturne Dust
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