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Tangerine Velvet Vivid#BA5E1C
Aqua Velvet Vivid#1CBABA
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Tangerine Velvet Vivid vs Aqua Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA5E1C and #1CBABA — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.87:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Velvet Vivid
Text on Aqua Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#BA5E1C
HEX
#1CBABA
rgb(186, 94, 28)
RGB
rgb(28, 186, 186)
hsl(25, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(180, 74%, 42%)
25°
Hue
180°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA5E1C, #1CBABA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.87:1, 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.

Tangerine Velvet Vivid
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Aqua Velvet Vivid
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