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Garnet Velvet Vivid#BA1C51
Emerald Dusk Vivid#179717
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Garnet Velvet Vivid vs Emerald Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA1C51 and #179717 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.62:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Velvet Vivid
Text on Emerald Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BA1C51
HEX
#179717
rgb(186, 28, 81)
RGB
rgb(23, 151, 23)
hsl(340, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(120, 74%, 34%)
340°
Hue
120°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Pink
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C51, #179717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.62:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Garnet Velvet Vivid
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Emerald Dusk Vivid
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