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Lagoon Radiant Clear#4AC9B4
Scarlet Radiant Clear#C9554A
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Lagoon Radiant Clear vs Scarlet Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #4AC9B4 and #C9554A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Radiant Clear
Text on Scarlet Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#4AC9B4
HEX
#C9554A
rgb(74, 201, 180)
RGB
rgb(201, 85, 74)
hsl(170, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 54%)
170°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
54%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4AC9B4, #C9554A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.11:1, 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 Radiant Clear
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Scarlet Radiant Clear
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