Steel Velvet Pure#097CCE
Scarlet Velvet Pure#CE1909
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Steel Velvet Pure vs Scarlet Velvet Pure
A detailed comparison of #097CCE and #CE1909 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.27:1contrast ratio
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Text on Steel Velvet Pure
Text on Scarlet Velvet Pure
Color Properties
#097CCE
HEX
#CE1909
rgb(9, 124, 206)
RGB
rgb(206, 25, 9)
hsl(205, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 92%, 42%)
205°
Hue
5°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #097CCE, #CE1909);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 160\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 Pure
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Scarlet Velvet Pure
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