Ruby Velvet Pure#CE2909
Cerulean Velvet Pure#09ADCE
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Ruby Velvet Pure vs Cerulean Velvet Pure
A detailed comparison of #CE2909 and #09ADCE — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Velvet Pure
Text on Cerulean Velvet Pure
Color Properties
#CE2909
HEX
#09ADCE
rgb(206, 41, 9)
RGB
rgb(9, 173, 206)
hsl(10, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 92%, 42%)
10°
Hue
190°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE2909, #09ADCE);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Ruby Velvet Pure
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Cerulean Velvet Pure
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