Steel Core Bright#148CE1
Crimson Core Bright#E11414
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Steel Core Bright vs Crimson Core Bright
A detailed comparison of #148CE1 and #E11414 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Bright
Text on Crimson Core Bright
Color Properties
#148CE1
HEX
#E11414
rgb(20, 140, 225)
RGB
rgb(225, 20, 20)
hsl(205, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(0, 84%, 48%)
205°
Hue
0°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #148CE1, #E11414);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Core Bright
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Crimson Core Bright
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