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Crimson Shadow Pure#890606
Cerulean Nocturne Pure#045262
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Crimson Shadow Pure vs Cerulean Nocturne Pure

A detailed comparison of #890606 and #045262 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Pure
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Pure

Color Properties

#890606
HEX
#045262
rgb(137, 6, 6)
RGB
rgb(4, 82, 98)
hsl(0, 92%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 92%, 20%)
0°
Hue
190°
92%
Saturation
92%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #890606, #045262);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 Shadow Pure
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Cerulean Nocturne Pure
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