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Vermillion Ink Soft#301E18
Cerulean Ink Soft#182C30
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Vermillion Ink Soft vs Cerulean Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #301E18 and #182C30 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Ink Soft
Text on Cerulean Ink Soft

Color Properties

#301E18
HEX
#182C30
rgb(48, 30, 24)
RGB
rgb(24, 44, 48)
hsl(15, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 14%)
15°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
14%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #301E18, #182C30);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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.

Vermillion Ink Soft
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