Steel Dusk Vivid#176197
Ember Velvet Vivid#BA511C
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Steel Dusk Vivid vs Ember Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #176197 and #BA511C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.34:1contrast ratio
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Text on Steel Dusk Vivid
Text on Ember Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#176197
HEX
#BA511C
rgb(23, 97, 151)
RGB
rgb(186, 81, 28)
hsl(205, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(20, 74%, 42%)
205°
Hue
20°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #176197, #BA511C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 Dusk Vivid
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Ember Velvet Vivid
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