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Vermillion Dusk Clear#863F28
Cyan Dusk Clear#28867E
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Vermillion Dusk Clear vs Cyan Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #863F28 and #28867E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.74:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Dusk Clear
Text on Cyan Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#863F28
HEX
#28867E
rgb(134, 63, 40)
RGB
rgb(40, 134, 126)
hsl(15, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(175, 54%, 34%)
15°
Hue
175°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #863F28, #28867E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.74:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Vermillion Dusk Clear
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