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Vermillion Tone Soft#BC8876
Cerulean Tone Soft#76B0BC
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Vermillion Tone Soft vs Cerulean Tone Soft

A detailed comparison of #BC8876 and #76B0BC — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Tone Soft
Text on Cerulean Tone Soft

Color Properties

#BC8876
HEX
#76B0BC
rgb(188, 136, 118)
RGB
rgb(118, 176, 188)
hsl(15, 34%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 60%)
15°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
60%
Lightness
60%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC8876, #76B0BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Vermillion Tone Soft
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