Scarlet Shadow Dust#5A3835
Vermillion Nocturne Dust#402C26
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Scarlet Shadow Dust vs Vermillion Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #5A3835 and #402C26 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.28:1contrast ratio
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Text on Scarlet Shadow Dust
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#5A3835
HEX
#402C26
rgb(90, 56, 53)
RGB
rgb(64, 44, 38)
hsl(5, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(15, 26%, 20%)
5°
Hue
15°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A3835, #402C26);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Scarlet Shadow Dust
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Vermillion Nocturne Dust
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