Cerulean Ink Clear#103137
Merlot Ink Clear#371017
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Cerulean Ink Clear vs Merlot Ink Clear
A detailed comparison of #103137 and #371017 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Ink Clear
Text on Merlot Ink Clear
Color Properties
#103137
HEX
#371017
rgb(16, 49, 55)
RGB
rgb(55, 16, 23)
hsl(190, 54%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 14%)
190°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #103137, #371017);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Ink Clear
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Merlot Ink Clear
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