Steel Velvet Vivid#1C78BA
Scarlet Velvet Vivid#BA291C
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Steel Velvet Vivid vs Scarlet Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1C78BA and #BA291C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Vivid
Text on Scarlet Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#1C78BA
HEX
#BA291C
rgb(28, 120, 186)
RGB
rgb(186, 41, 28)
hsl(205, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 74%, 42%)
205°
Hue
5°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C78BA, #BA291C);
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 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 Vivid
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Scarlet Velvet Vivid
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