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Vermillion Velvet Bright#C53E11
Crimson Dusk Bright#A00E0E
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Vermillion Velvet Bright vs Crimson Dusk Bright

A detailed comparison of #C53E11 and #A00E0E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Velvet Bright
Text on Crimson Dusk Bright

Color Properties

#C53E11
HEX
#A00E0E
rgb(197, 62, 17)
RGB
rgb(160, 14, 14)
hsl(15, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(0, 84%, 34%)
15°
Hue
0°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C53E11, #A00E0E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Vermillion Velvet Bright
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Crimson Dusk Bright
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