Cerulean Core Soft#5196A4
Crimson Radiant Soft#B26262
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Cerulean Core Soft vs Crimson Radiant Soft
A detailed comparison of #5196A4 and #B26262 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Soft
Text on Crimson Radiant Soft
Color Properties
#5196A4
HEX
#B26262
rgb(81, 150, 164)
RGB
rgb(178, 98, 98)
hsl(190, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(0, 34%, 54%)
190°
Hue
0°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5196A4, #B26262);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Core Soft
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Crimson Radiant Soft
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