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Lagoon Dusk Vivid#179781
Scarlet Dusk Vivid#972117
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Lagoon Dusk Vivid vs Scarlet Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #179781 and #972117 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Dusk Vivid
Text on Scarlet Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#179781
HEX
#972117
rgb(23, 151, 129)
RGB
rgb(151, 33, 23)
hsl(170, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(5, 74%, 34%)
170°
Hue
5°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #179781, #972117);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.27:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lagoon Dusk Vivid
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Scarlet Dusk Vivid
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