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Crimson Velvet Pure#CE0909
Cerulean Dusk Pure#078CA6
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Crimson Velvet Pure vs Cerulean Dusk Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE0909 and #078CA6 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Velvet Pure
Text on Cerulean Dusk Pure

Color Properties

#CE0909
HEX
#078CA6
rgb(206, 9, 9)
RGB
rgb(7, 140, 166)
hsl(0, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 92%, 34%)
0°
Hue
190°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE0909, #078CA6);

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 Velvet Pure
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Cerulean Dusk Pure
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