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Celadon Core Bright#14E169
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Celadon Core Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #14E169 and #C5112F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Celadon Core Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#14E169
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(20, 225, 105)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(145, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
145°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #14E169, #C5112F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.43:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Celadon Core Bright
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