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Steel Core Pure#0A8DEB
Ember Velvet Pure#CE4A09
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Steel Core Pure vs Ember Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #0A8DEB and #CE4A09 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Pure
Text on Ember Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#0A8DEB
HEX
#CE4A09
rgb(10, 141, 235)
RGB
rgb(206, 74, 9)
hsl(205, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(20, 92%, 42%)
205°
Hue
20°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #0A8DEB, #CE4A09);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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.

Steel Core Pure
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