Tangerine Velvet Bright#C55C11
Sapphire Velvet Bright#116BC5
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Tangerine Velvet Bright vs Sapphire Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #C55C11 and #116BC5 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Velvet Bright
Text on Sapphire Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#C55C11
HEX
#116BC5
rgb(197, 92, 17)
RGB
rgb(17, 107, 197)
hsl(25, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(210, 84%, 42%)
25°
Hue
210°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C55C11, #116BC5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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.
Tangerine Velvet Bright
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