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Aqua Tone Soft#76BCBC
Scarlet Tone Soft#BC7C76
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Aqua Tone Soft vs Scarlet Tone Soft

A detailed comparison of #76BCBC and #BC7C76 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.54:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Tone Soft
Text on Scarlet Tone Soft

Color Properties

#76BCBC
HEX
#BC7C76
rgb(118, 188, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 124, 118)
hsl(180, 34%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(5, 34%, 60%)
180°
Hue
5°
34%
Saturation
34%
60%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #76BCBC, #BC7C76);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.54:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Tone Soft
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Scarlet Tone Soft
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