Scarlet Dusk Vivid#972117
Aqua Dusk Vivid#179797
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Scarlet Dusk Vivid vs Aqua Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #972117 and #179797 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Dusk Vivid
Text on Aqua Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#972117
HEX
#179797
rgb(151, 33, 23)
RGB
rgb(23, 151, 151)
hsl(5, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(180, 74%, 34%)
5°
Hue
180°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #972117, #179797);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.32:1, 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 Dusk Vivid
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Aqua Dusk Vivid
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