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Steel Core Soft#5181A4
Vermillion Core Soft#A46651
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Steel Core Soft vs Vermillion Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #5181A4 and #A46651 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Soft
Text on Vermillion Core Soft

Color Properties

#5181A4
HEX
#A46651
rgb(81, 129, 164)
RGB
rgb(164, 102, 81)
hsl(205, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(15, 34%, 48%)
205°
Hue
15°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5181A4, #A46651);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 170\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 Soft
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