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Vermillion Velvet Bright#C53E11
Azure Core Bright#149DE1
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Vermillion Velvet Bright vs Azure Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #C53E11 and #149DE1 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.7:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Velvet Bright
Text on Azure Core Bright

Color Properties

#C53E11
HEX
#149DE1
rgb(197, 62, 17)
RGB
rgb(20, 157, 225)
hsl(15, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(200, 84%, 48%)
15°
Hue
200°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C53E11, #149DE1);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.7:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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