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Ruby Core Soft#A45F51
Cyan Core Soft#51A49D
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Ruby Core Soft vs Cyan Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #A45F51 and #51A49D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.65:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Core Soft
Text on Cyan Core Soft

Color Properties

#A45F51
HEX
#51A49D
rgb(164, 95, 81)
RGB
rgb(81, 164, 157)
hsl(10, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(175, 34%, 48%)
10°
Hue
175°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A45F51, #51A49D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.65:1, 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.

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