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Scarlet Dusk Dust#6D4440
Apricot Shadow Dust#5A4E35
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Scarlet Dusk Dust vs Apricot Shadow Dust

A detailed comparison of #6D4440 and #5A4E35 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Dusk Dust
Text on Apricot Shadow Dust

Color Properties

#6D4440
HEX
#5A4E35
rgb(109, 68, 64)
RGB
rgb(90, 78, 53)
hsl(5, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 26%, 28%)
5°
Hue
40°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6D4440, #5A4E35);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Scarlet Dusk Dust
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Apricot Shadow Dust
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