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Cerulean Velvet Soft#478390
Scarlet Velvet Soft#904D47
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Cerulean Velvet Soft vs Scarlet Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #478390 and #904D47 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Soft
Text on Scarlet Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#478390
HEX
#904D47
rgb(71, 131, 144)
RGB
rgb(144, 77, 71)
hsl(190, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 34%, 42%)
190°
Hue
5°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #478390, #904D47);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, 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 Velvet Soft
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