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Cerulean Velvet Vivid#1CA0BA
Garnet Core Vivid#D5205C
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Cerulean Velvet Vivid vs Garnet Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1CA0BA and #D5205C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.62:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Vivid
Text on Garnet Core Vivid

Color Properties

#1CA0BA
HEX
#D5205C
rgb(28, 160, 186)
RGB
rgb(213, 32, 92)
hsl(190, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(340, 74%, 48%)
190°
Hue
340°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1CA0BA, #D5205C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.62:1, 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 150\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 Vivid
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Garnet Core Vivid
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