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Scarlet Velvet Soft#904D47
Cerulean Core Soft#5196A4
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Scarlet Velvet Soft vs Cerulean Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #904D47 and #5196A4 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.87:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Velvet Soft
Text on Cerulean Core Soft

Color Properties

#904D47
HEX
#5196A4
rgb(144, 77, 71)
RGB
rgb(81, 150, 164)
hsl(5, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 48%)
5°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #904D47, #5196A4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.87:1, 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 Velvet Soft
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