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Lagoon Velvet Vivid#1CBAA0
Scarlet Dusk Vivid#972117
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Lagoon Velvet Vivid vs Scarlet Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1CBAA0 and #972117 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Velvet Vivid
Text on Scarlet Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#1CBAA0
HEX
#972117
rgb(28, 186, 160)
RGB
rgb(151, 33, 23)
hsl(170, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 74%, 34%)
170°
Hue
5°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1CBAA0, #972117);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.37:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lagoon Velvet Vivid
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Scarlet Dusk Vivid
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