Azure Velvet Pure#098CCE
Merlot Dusk Pure#A60722
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Azure Velvet Pure vs Merlot Dusk Pure
A detailed comparison of #098CCE and #A60722 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Velvet Pure
Text on Merlot Dusk Pure
Color Properties
#098CCE
HEX
#A60722
rgb(9, 140, 206)
RGB
rgb(166, 7, 34)
hsl(200, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 34%)
200°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #098CCE, #A60722);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.11:1, 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 Velvet Pure
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Merlot Dusk Pure
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