Scarlet Velvet Bright#C52011
Steel Velvet Bright#117AC5
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Scarlet Velvet Bright vs Steel Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #C52011 and #117AC5 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Velvet Bright
Text on Steel Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#C52011
HEX
#117AC5
rgb(197, 32, 17)
RGB
rgb(17, 122, 197)
hsl(5, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 84%, 42%)
5°
Hue
205°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C52011, #117AC5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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