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Ruby Velvet Vivid#BA361C
Indigo Dusk Vivid#172C97
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Ruby Velvet Vivid vs Indigo Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA361C and #172C97 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.97:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Velvet Vivid
Text on Indigo Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BA361C
HEX
#172C97
rgb(186, 54, 28)
RGB
rgb(23, 44, 151)
hsl(10, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(230, 74%, 34%)
10°
Hue
230°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA361C, #172C97);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.97:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Ruby Velvet Vivid
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Indigo Dusk Vivid
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