Sapphire Dusk Vivid#175797
Scarlet Dusk Vivid#972117
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Sapphire Dusk Vivid vs Scarlet Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #175797 and #972117 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Dusk Vivid
Text on Scarlet Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#175797
HEX
#972117
rgb(23, 87, 151)
RGB
rgb(151, 33, 23)
hsl(210, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(5, 74%, 34%)
210°
Hue
5°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #175797, #972117);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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.
Sapphire Dusk Vivid
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Scarlet Dusk Vivid
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