Scarlet Core Bright#E12514
Cerulean Core Bright#14BFE1
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Scarlet Core Bright vs Cerulean Core Bright
A detailed comparison of #E12514 and #14BFE1 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Core Bright
Text on Cerulean Core Bright
Color Properties
#E12514
HEX
#14BFE1
rgb(225, 37, 20)
RGB
rgb(20, 191, 225)
hsl(5, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 84%, 48%)
5°
Hue
190°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #E12514, #14BFE1);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.14:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Scarlet Core Bright
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Cerulean Core Bright
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