Scarlet Tone Bright#EF5243
Steel Tone Bright#43A7EF
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Scarlet Tone Bright vs Steel Tone Bright
A detailed comparison of #EF5243 and #43A7EF — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Tone Bright
Text on Steel Tone Bright
Color Properties
#EF5243
HEX
#43A7EF
rgb(239, 82, 67)
RGB
rgb(67, 167, 239)
hsl(5, 84%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(205, 84%, 60%)
5°
Hue
205°
84%
Saturation
84%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #EF5243, #43A7EF);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Scarlet Tone Bright
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Steel Tone Bright
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