Scarlet Velvet Bright#C52011
Cerulean Core Bright#14BFE1
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Scarlet Velvet Bright vs Cerulean Core Bright
A detailed comparison of #C52011 and #14BFE1 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.67:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Velvet Bright
Text on Cerulean Core Bright
Color Properties
#C52011
HEX
#14BFE1
rgb(197, 32, 17)
RGB
rgb(20, 191, 225)
hsl(5, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 84%, 48%)
5°
Hue
190°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C52011, #14BFE1);
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 Velvet Bright
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Cerulean Core Bright
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