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Steel Silk Vivid#71B7EA
Vermillion Tone Vivid#E4734E
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Steel Silk Vivid vs Vermillion Tone Vivid

A detailed comparison of #71B7EA and #E4734E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Silk Vivid
Text on Vermillion Tone Vivid

Color Properties

#71B7EA
HEX
#E4734E
rgb(113, 183, 234)
RGB
rgb(228, 115, 78)
hsl(205, 74%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(15, 74%, 60%)
205°
Hue
15°
74%
Saturation
74%
68%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #71B7EA, #E4734E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 Silk Vivid
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Vermillion Tone Vivid
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