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Celadon Velvet Dust#4F8766
Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
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Celadon Velvet Dust vs Merlot Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #4F8766 and #874F59 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.52:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Celadon Velvet Dust
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#4F8766
HEX
#874F59
rgb(79, 135, 102)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 89)
hsl(145, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
145°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
42%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F8766, #874F59);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.52:1, 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 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 Velvet Dust
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Merlot Velvet Dust
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