Sapphire Velvet Bright#116BC5
Vermillion Velvet Bright#C53E11
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Sapphire Velvet Bright vs Vermillion Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #116BC5 and #C53E11 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Velvet Bright
Text on Vermillion Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#116BC5
HEX
#C53E11
rgb(17, 107, 197)
RGB
rgb(197, 62, 17)
hsl(210, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(15, 84%, 42%)
210°
Hue
15°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #116BC5, #C53E11);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Sapphire Velvet Bright
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