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Aqua Core Soft#51A4A4
Crimson Core Soft#A45151
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Aqua Core Soft vs Crimson Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #51A4A4 and #A45151 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.86:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Core Soft
Text on Crimson Core Soft

Color Properties

#51A4A4
HEX
#A45151
rgb(81, 164, 164)
RGB
rgb(164, 81, 81)
hsl(180, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(0, 34%, 48%)
180°
Hue
0°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #51A4A4, #A45151);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.86:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Core Soft
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