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Vermillion Velvet Bright#C53E11
Lagoon Velvet Bright#11C5A7
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Vermillion Velvet Bright vs Lagoon Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #C53E11 and #11C5A7 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Velvet Bright
Text on Lagoon Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#C53E11
HEX
#11C5A7
rgb(197, 62, 17)
RGB
rgb(17, 197, 167)
hsl(15, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(170, 84%, 42%)
15°
Hue
170°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C53E11, #11C5A7);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.35:1, 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.

Vermillion Velvet Bright
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