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Aqua Dusk Vivid#179797
Tangerine Dusk Vivid#974C17
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Aqua Dusk Vivid vs Tangerine Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #179797 and #974C17 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.76:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Dusk Vivid
Text on Tangerine Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#179797
HEX
#974C17
rgb(23, 151, 151)
RGB
rgb(151, 76, 23)
hsl(180, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(25, 74%, 34%)
180°
Hue
25°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #179797, #974C17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.76:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Dusk Vivid
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Tangerine Dusk Vivid
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