Crimson Tone Soft#BC7676
Cerulean Tone Soft#76B0BC
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Crimson Tone Soft vs Cerulean Tone Soft
A detailed comparison of #BC7676 and #76B0BC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Tone Soft
Text on Cerulean Tone Soft
Color Properties
#BC7676
HEX
#76B0BC
rgb(188, 118, 118)
RGB
rgb(118, 176, 188)
hsl(0, 34%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 60%)
0°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC7676, #76B0BC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 Tone Soft
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Cerulean Tone Soft
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