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Vermillion Dusk Clear#863F28
Citrine Shadow Clear#6E6E21
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Vermillion Dusk Clear vs Citrine Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #863F28 and #6E6E21 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Dusk Clear
Text on Citrine Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#863F28
HEX
#6E6E21
rgb(134, 63, 40)
RGB
rgb(110, 110, 33)
hsl(15, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 28%)
15°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #863F28, #6E6E21);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Vermillion Dusk Clear
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Citrine Shadow Clear
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