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Scarlet Tone Soft#BC7C76
Steel Tone Soft#769FBC
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Scarlet Tone Soft vs Steel Tone Soft

A detailed comparison of #BC7C76 and #769FBC — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Tone Soft
Text on Steel Tone Soft

Color Properties

#BC7C76
HEX
#769FBC
rgb(188, 124, 118)
RGB
rgb(118, 159, 188)
hsl(5, 34%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 60%)
5°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC7C76, #769FBC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 Soft
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