Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
Vermillion Core Clear#BC5938
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Sapphire Velvet Clear vs Vermillion Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #316BA5 and #BC5938 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear
Text on Vermillion Core Clear
Color Properties
#316BA5
HEX
#BC5938
rgb(49, 107, 165)
RGB
rgb(188, 89, 56)
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(15, 54%, 48%)
210°
Hue
15°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #316BA5, #BC5938);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 Clear
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