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Cobalt Velvet Vivid#1C51BA
Vermillion Dusk Vivid#973717
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Cobalt Velvet Vivid vs Vermillion Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C51BA and #973717 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Vivid
Text on Vermillion Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#1C51BA
HEX
#973717
rgb(28, 81, 186)
RGB
rgb(151, 55, 23)
hsl(220, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(15, 74%, 34%)
220°
Hue
15°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C51BA, #973717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 155\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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Vermillion Dusk Vivid
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