Cerulean Core Vivid#20B7D5
Ember Velvet Vivid#BA511C
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Cerulean Core Vivid vs Ember Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #20B7D5 and #BA511C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Vivid
Text on Ember Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#20B7D5
HEX
#BA511C
rgb(32, 183, 213)
RGB
rgb(186, 81, 28)
hsl(190, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(20, 74%, 42%)
190°
Hue
20°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #20B7D5, #BA511C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.05:1, 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 170\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 Vivid
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Ember Velvet Vivid
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