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Indigo Velvet Vivid#1C36BA
Tangerine Velvet Vivid#BA5E1C
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Indigo Velvet Vivid vs Tangerine Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C36BA and #BA5E1C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Velvet Vivid
Text on Tangerine Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#1C36BA
HEX
#BA5E1C
rgb(28, 54, 186)
RGB
rgb(186, 94, 28)
hsl(230, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(25, 74%, 42%)
230°
Hue
25°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C36BA, #BA5E1C);

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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Indigo Velvet Vivid
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Tangerine Velvet Vivid
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