Vermillion Velvet Clear#A54E31
Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
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Vermillion Velvet Clear vs Cerulean Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #A54E31 and #38A6BC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.97:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Velvet Clear
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Color Properties
#A54E31
HEX
#38A6BC
rgb(165, 78, 49)
RGB
rgb(56, 166, 188)
hsl(15, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
15°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A54E31, #38A6BC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.97:1, 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 Clear
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