Crimson Velvet Vivid#BA1C1C
Steel Velvet Vivid#1C78BA
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Crimson Velvet Vivid vs Steel Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA1C1C and #1C78BA — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Velvet Vivid
Text on Steel Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#BA1C1C
HEX
#1C78BA
rgb(186, 28, 28)
RGB
rgb(28, 120, 186)
hsl(0, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 42%)
0°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C1C, #1C78BA);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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.
Crimson Velvet Vivid
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Steel Velvet Vivid
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