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Crimson Core Soft#A45151
Lagoon Core Soft#51A496
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Crimson Core Soft vs Lagoon Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #A45151 and #51A496 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.83:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Soft
Text on Lagoon Core Soft

Color Properties

#A45151
HEX
#51A496
rgb(164, 81, 81)
RGB
rgb(81, 164, 150)
hsl(0, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(170, 34%, 48%)
0°
Hue
170°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A45151, #51A496);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.83:1, 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.

Crimson Core Soft
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