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Steel Tone Pure#3BA9F7
Vermillion Radiant Pure#F6541E
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Steel Tone Pure vs Vermillion Radiant Pure

A detailed comparison of #3BA9F7 and #F6541E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Tone Pure
Text on Vermillion Radiant Pure

Color Properties

#3BA9F7
HEX
#F6541E
rgb(59, 169, 247)
RGB
rgb(246, 84, 30)
hsl(205, 92%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(15, 92%, 54%)
205°
Hue
15°
92%
Saturation
92%
60%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3BA9F7, #F6541E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Steel Tone Pure
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Vermillion Radiant Pure
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