Cerulean Dusk Vivid#178197
Crimson Shadow Vivid#7C1313
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Cerulean Dusk Vivid vs Crimson Shadow Vivid
A detailed comparison of #178197 and #7C1313 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.36:1contrast ratio
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Text on Cerulean Dusk Vivid
Text on Crimson Shadow Vivid
Color Properties
#178197
HEX
#7C1313
rgb(23, 129, 151)
RGB
rgb(124, 19, 19)
hsl(190, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(0, 74%, 28%)
190°
Hue
0°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #178197, #7C1313);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.36:1, 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 Dusk Vivid
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Crimson Shadow Vivid
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