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Scarlet Velvet Clear#A53B31
Lagoon Dusk Clear#288676
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Scarlet Velvet Clear vs Lagoon Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #A53B31 and #288676 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Velvet Clear
Text on Lagoon Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#A53B31
HEX
#288676
rgb(165, 59, 49)
RGB
rgb(40, 134, 118)
hsl(5, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(170, 54%, 34%)
5°
Hue
170°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53B31, #288676);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 165\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 Clear
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Lagoon Dusk Clear
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