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Crimson Dusk Soft#743939
Cerulean Velvet Soft#478390
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Crimson Dusk Soft vs Cerulean Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #743939 and #478390 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Dusk Soft
Text on Cerulean Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#743939
HEX
#478390
rgb(116, 57, 57)
RGB
rgb(71, 131, 144)
hsl(0, 34%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 42%)
0°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #743939, #478390);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.06:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Crimson Dusk Soft
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Cerulean Velvet Soft
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