Azure Shadow Vivid#13597C
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Azure Shadow Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #13597C and #97172C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Shadow Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#13597C
HEX
#97172C
rgb(19, 89, 124)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(200, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
200°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #13597C, #97172C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Azure Shadow Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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