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Aqua Dusk Bright#0EA0A0
Merlot Dusk Bright#A00E26
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Aqua Dusk Bright vs Merlot Dusk Bright

A detailed comparison of #0EA0A0 and #A00E26 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.54:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Dusk Bright
Text on Merlot Dusk Bright

Color Properties

#0EA0A0
HEX
#A00E26
rgb(14, 160, 160)
RGB
rgb(160, 14, 38)
hsl(180, 84%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 34%)
180°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #0EA0A0, #A00E26);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.54:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Dusk Bright
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Merlot Dusk Bright
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