Cerulean Radiant Clear#4AB4C9
Scarlet Radiant Clear#C9554A
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Cerulean Radiant Clear vs Scarlet Radiant Clear
A detailed comparison of #4AB4C9 and #C9554A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.77:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Radiant Clear
Text on Scarlet Radiant Clear
Color Properties
#4AB4C9
HEX
#C9554A
rgb(74, 180, 201)
RGB
rgb(201, 85, 74)
hsl(190, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 54%)
190°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4AB4C9, #C9554A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.77:1, 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 Radiant Clear
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Scarlet Radiant Clear
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