Steel Velvet Bright#117AC5
Crimson Velvet Bright#C51111
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Steel Velvet Bright vs Crimson Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #117AC5 and #C51111 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.33:1contrast ratio
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Text on Steel Velvet Bright
Text on Crimson Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#117AC5
HEX
#C51111
rgb(17, 122, 197)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 17)
hsl(205, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(0, 84%, 42%)
205°
Hue
0°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #117AC5, #C51111);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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Crimson Velvet Bright
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