Aqua Dusk Vivid#179797
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Aqua Dusk Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #179797 and #97172C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Dusk Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#179797
HEX
#97172C
rgb(23, 151, 151)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(180, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
180°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #179797, #97172C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.39:1, 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 Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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