Cerulean Core Muted#648990
Scarlet Velvet Muted#7E5B58
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Cerulean Core Muted vs Scarlet Velvet Muted
A detailed comparison of #648990 and #7E5B58 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Muted
Text on Scarlet Velvet Muted
Color Properties
#648990
HEX
#7E5B58
rgb(100, 137, 144)
RGB
rgb(126, 91, 88)
hsl(190, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 18%, 42%)
190°
Hue
5°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #648990, #7E5B58);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.57:1, 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.
Cerulean Core Muted
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Scarlet Velvet Muted
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