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Lagoon Velvet Bright#11C5A7
Scarlet Velvet Bright#C52011
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Lagoon Velvet Bright vs Scarlet Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #11C5A7 and #C52011 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.67:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Velvet Bright
Text on Scarlet Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#11C5A7
HEX
#C52011
rgb(17, 197, 167)
RGB
rgb(197, 32, 17)
hsl(170, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 42%)
170°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #11C5A7, #C52011);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.67:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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Scarlet Velvet Bright
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