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Vermillion Shadow Dust#5A3E35
Aqua Shadow Dust#355A5A
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Vermillion Shadow Dust vs Aqua Shadow Dust

A detailed comparison of #5A3E35 and #355A5A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Shadow Dust
Text on Aqua Shadow Dust

Color Properties

#5A3E35
HEX
#355A5A
rgb(90, 62, 53)
RGB
rgb(53, 90, 90)
hsl(15, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(180, 26%, 28%)
15°
Hue
180°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A3E35, #355A5A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 Shadow Dust
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Aqua Shadow Dust
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