Vermillion Velvet Bright#C53E11
Cerulean Velvet Bright#11A7C5
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Vermillion Velvet Bright vs Cerulean Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #C53E11 and #11A7C5 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.81:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Velvet Bright
Text on Cerulean Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#C53E11
HEX
#11A7C5
rgb(197, 62, 17)
RGB
rgb(17, 167, 197)
hsl(15, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 84%, 42%)
15°
Hue
190°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C53E11, #11A7C5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.81:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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Cerulean Velvet Bright
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