Steel Dusk Vivid#176197
Crimson Dusk Vivid#971717
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Steel Dusk Vivid vs Crimson Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #176197 and #971717 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.3:1contrast ratio
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Text on Steel Dusk Vivid
Text on Crimson Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#176197
HEX
#971717
rgb(23, 97, 151)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 23)
hsl(205, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(0, 74%, 34%)
205°
Hue
0°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #176197, #971717);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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.
Steel Dusk Vivid
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Crimson Dusk Vivid
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