Cobalt Velvet Vivid#1C51BA
Ember Velvet Vivid#BA511C
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Cobalt Velvet Vivid vs Ember Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1C51BA and #BA511C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Vivid
Text on Ember Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#1C51BA
HEX
#BA511C
rgb(28, 81, 186)
RGB
rgb(186, 81, 28)
hsl(220, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(20, 74%, 42%)
220°
Hue
20°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C51BA, #BA511C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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.
Cobalt Velvet Vivid
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Ember Velvet Vivid
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