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Vermillion Ink Vivid#3E1609
Cerulean Ink Vivid#09353E
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Vermillion Ink Vivid vs Cerulean Ink Vivid

A detailed comparison of #3E1609 and #09353E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Ink Vivid
Text on Cerulean Ink Vivid

Color Properties

#3E1609
HEX
#09353E
rgb(62, 22, 9)
RGB
rgb(9, 53, 62)
hsl(15, 74%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 14%)
15°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
14%
Lightness
14%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3E1609, #09353E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 Vivid
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Cerulean Ink Vivid
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