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Teal Core Soft#51A488
Scarlet Core Soft#A45851
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Teal Core Soft vs Scarlet Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #51A488 and #A45851 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.71:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Teal Core Soft
Text on Scarlet Core Soft

Color Properties

#51A488
HEX
#A45851
rgb(81, 164, 136)
RGB
rgb(164, 88, 81)
hsl(160, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 34%, 48%)
160°
Hue
5°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #51A488, #A45851);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.71:1, 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.

Teal Core Soft
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Scarlet Core Soft
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