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Scarlet Radiant Clear#C9554A
Aqua Radiant Clear#4AC9C9
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Scarlet Radiant Clear vs Aqua Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #C9554A and #4AC9C9 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Radiant Clear
Text on Aqua Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#C9554A
HEX
#4AC9C9
rgb(201, 85, 74)
RGB
rgb(74, 201, 201)
hsl(5, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(180, 54%, 54%)
5°
Hue
180°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C9554A, #4AC9C9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.15:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Scarlet Radiant Clear
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