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Crimson Velvet Bright#C51111
Amber Dusk Bright#A0870E
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Crimson Velvet Bright vs Amber Dusk Bright

A detailed comparison of #C51111 and #A0870E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.72:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Velvet Bright
Text on Amber Dusk Bright

Color Properties

#C51111
HEX
#A0870E
rgb(197, 17, 17)
RGB
rgb(160, 135, 14)
hsl(0, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(50, 84%, 34%)
0°
Hue
50°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C51111, #A0870E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.72:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Crimson Velvet Bright
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Amber Dusk Bright
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