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Scarlet Velvet Dust#87544F
Lagoon Velvet Dust#4F877E
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Scarlet Velvet Dust vs Lagoon Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #87544F and #4F877E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Velvet Dust
Text on Lagoon Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#87544F
HEX
#4F877E
rgb(135, 84, 79)
RGB
rgb(79, 135, 126)
hsl(5, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(170, 26%, 42%)
5°
Hue
170°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87544F, #4F877E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.49:1, 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 Velvet Dust
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