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Scarlet Dusk Dust#6D4440
Lagoon Shadow Dust#355A54
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Scarlet Dusk Dust vs Lagoon Shadow Dust

A detailed comparison of #6D4440 and #355A54 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Dusk Dust
Text on Lagoon Shadow Dust

Color Properties

#6D4440
HEX
#355A54
rgb(109, 68, 64)
RGB
rgb(53, 90, 84)
hsl(5, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(170, 26%, 28%)
5°
Hue
170°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6D4440, #355A54);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Scarlet Dusk Dust
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