Ember Velvet Vivid#BA511C
Sapphire Dusk Vivid#175797
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Ember Velvet Vivid vs Sapphire Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA511C and #175797 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.5:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Velvet Vivid
Text on Sapphire Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#BA511C
HEX
#175797
rgb(186, 81, 28)
RGB
rgb(23, 87, 151)
hsl(20, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(210, 74%, 34%)
20°
Hue
210°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA511C, #175797);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.5:1, 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.
Ember Velvet Vivid
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Sapphire Dusk Vivid
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