We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Cyan Velvet Vivid#1CBAAD
Vermillion Dusk Vivid#973717
VS

Cyan Velvet Vivid vs Vermillion Dusk Vivid

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

Contrast & Accessibility

3.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Velvet Vivid
Text on Vermillion Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#1CBAAD
HEX
#973717
rgb(28, 186, 173)
RGB
rgb(151, 55, 23)
hsl(175, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(15, 74%, 34%)
175°
Hue
15°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

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

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.02:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cyan Velvet Vivid
view_detail →
Vermillion Dusk Vivid
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Cyan Velvet Vivid vs Crimson Velvet Vivid
#1CBAAD · #BA1C1C
Vermillion Dusk Vivid vs Cerulean Dusk Vivid
#973717 · #178197
Azure Velvet Vivid vs Vermillion Dusk Vivid
#1C86BA · #973717
Cyan Velvet Vivid vs Apricot Dusk Vivid
#1CBAAD · #976C17
Azure Velvet Vivid vs Apricot Dusk Vivid
#1C86BA · #976C17