Crimson Core Soft#A45151
Steel Core Soft#5181A4
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Crimson Core Soft vs Steel Core Soft
A detailed comparison of #A45151 and #5181A4 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Soft
Text on Steel Core Soft
Color Properties
#A45151
HEX
#5181A4
rgb(164, 81, 81)
RGB
rgb(81, 129, 164)
hsl(0, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 48%)
0°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A45151, #5181A4);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Crimson Core Soft
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Steel Core Soft
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