Vermillion Velvet Vivid#BA431C
Cerulean Dusk Vivid#178197
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Vermillion Velvet Vivid vs Cerulean Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA431C and #178197 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Velvet Vivid
Text on Cerulean Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#BA431C
HEX
#178197
rgb(186, 67, 28)
RGB
rgb(23, 129, 151)
hsl(15, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 34%)
15°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA431C, #178197);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 Vivid
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Cerulean Dusk Vivid
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