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Cobalt Core Bright#1458E1
Tangerine Core Bright#E16914
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Cobalt Core Bright vs Tangerine Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #1458E1 and #E16914 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.77:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Core Bright
Text on Tangerine Core Bright

Color Properties

#1458E1
HEX
#E16914
rgb(20, 88, 225)
RGB
rgb(225, 105, 20)
hsl(220, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(25, 84%, 48%)
220°
Hue
25°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1458E1, #E16914);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.77:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cobalt Core Bright
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Tangerine Core Bright
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