Scarlet Dusk Vivid#972117
Cerulean Velvet Vivid#1CA0BA
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Scarlet Dusk Vivid vs Cerulean Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #972117 and #1CA0BA — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.67:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Dusk Vivid
Text on Cerulean Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#972117
HEX
#1CA0BA
rgb(151, 33, 23)
RGB
rgb(28, 160, 186)
hsl(5, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 42%)
5°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #972117, #1CA0BA);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.67:1, 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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Cerulean Velvet Vivid
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