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Sapphire Core Bright#147AE1
Scarlet Velvet Bright#C52011
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Sapphire Core Bright vs Scarlet Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #147AE1 and #C52011 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Core Bright
Text on Scarlet Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#147AE1
HEX
#C52011
rgb(20, 122, 225)
RGB
rgb(197, 32, 17)
hsl(210, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 42%)
210°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #147AE1, #C52011);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Sapphire Core Bright
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Scarlet Velvet Bright
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