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Cerulean Velvet Bright#11A7C5
Coral Core Bright#E17A14
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Cerulean Velvet Bright vs Coral Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #11A7C5 and #E17A14 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Bright
Text on Coral Core Bright

Color Properties

#11A7C5
HEX
#E17A14
rgb(17, 167, 197)
RGB
rgb(225, 122, 20)
hsl(190, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(30, 84%, 48%)
190°
Hue
30°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #11A7C5, #E17A14);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cerulean Velvet Bright
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