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Aqua Velvet Pure#09CECE
Crimson Velvet Pure#CE0909
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Aqua Velvet Pure vs Crimson Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #09CECE and #CE0909 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.93:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Velvet Pure
Text on Crimson Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#09CECE
HEX
#CE0909
rgb(9, 206, 206)
RGB
rgb(206, 9, 9)
hsl(180, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(0, 92%, 42%)
180°
Hue
0°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #09CECE, #CE0909);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.93:1, 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 Velvet Pure
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Crimson Velvet Pure
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#097CCE · #CE5B09