Vermillion Dusk Faint#5F524E
Cool Gray Velvet#656B72
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Vermillion Dusk Faint vs Cool Gray Velvet
A detailed comparison of #5F524E and #656B72 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Dusk Faint
Text on Cool Gray Velvet
Color Properties
#5F524E
HEX
#656B72
rgb(95, 82, 78)
RGB
rgb(101, 107, 114)
hsl(15, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(210, 6%, 42%)
15°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
6%
34%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F524E, #656B72);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, 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.
Vermillion Dusk Faint
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Cool Gray Velvet
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