Steel Velvet Vivid#1C78BA
Ember Dusk Vivid#974117
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Steel Velvet Vivid vs Ember Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1C78BA and #974117 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.44:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Vivid
Text on Ember Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#1C78BA
HEX
#974117
rgb(28, 120, 186)
RGB
rgb(151, 65, 23)
hsl(205, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(20, 74%, 34%)
205°
Hue
20°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C78BA, #974117);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.44:1, 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 Vivid
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Ember Dusk Vivid
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