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Steel Velvet Pure#097CCE
Ember Core Pure#EB550A
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Steel Velvet Pure vs Ember Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #097CCE and #EB550A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Pure
Text on Ember Core Pure

Color Properties

#097CCE
HEX
#EB550A
rgb(9, 124, 206)
RGB
rgb(235, 85, 10)
hsl(205, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(20, 92%, 48%)
205°
Hue
20°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #097CCE, #EB550A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Steel Velvet Pure
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