Cerulean Dusk Pure#078CA6
Crimson Velvet Pure#CE0909
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Cerulean Dusk Pure vs Crimson Velvet Pure
A detailed comparison of #078CA6 and #CE0909 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.45:1contrast ratio
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Text on Cerulean Dusk Pure
Text on Crimson Velvet Pure
Color Properties
#078CA6
HEX
#CE0909
rgb(7, 140, 166)
RGB
rgb(206, 9, 9)
hsl(190, 92%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(0, 92%, 42%)
190°
Hue
0°
92%
Saturation
92%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #078CA6, #CE0909);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 Dusk Pure
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Crimson Velvet Pure
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