Steel Velvet Vivid#1C78BA
Vermillion Dusk Vivid#973717
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Steel Velvet Vivid vs Vermillion Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1C78BA and #973717 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Vivid
Text on Vermillion Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#1C78BA
HEX
#973717
rgb(28, 120, 186)
RGB
rgb(151, 55, 23)
hsl(205, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(15, 74%, 34%)
205°
Hue
15°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C78BA, #973717);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.55:1, 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 Velvet Vivid
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Vermillion Dusk Vivid
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