Tangerine Velvet Vivid#BA5E1C
Indigo Dusk Vivid#172C97
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Tangerine Velvet Vivid vs Indigo Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA5E1C and #172C97 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Velvet Vivid
Text on Indigo Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#BA5E1C
HEX
#172C97
rgb(186, 94, 28)
RGB
rgb(23, 44, 151)
hsl(25, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(230, 74%, 34%)
25°
Hue
230°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA5E1C, #172C97);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.55:1, 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 155\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 Vivid
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Indigo Dusk Vivid
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