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Aqua Velvet Bright#11C5C5
Ember Core Bright#E15814
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Aqua Velvet Bright vs Ember Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #11C5C5 and #E15814 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.75:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Velvet Bright
Text on Ember Core Bright

Color Properties

#11C5C5
HEX
#E15814
rgb(17, 197, 197)
RGB
rgb(225, 88, 20)
hsl(180, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(20, 84%, 48%)
180°
Hue
20°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #11C5C5, #E15814);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.75:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Velvet Bright
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Ember Core Bright
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