Cerulean Ink Pure#033A45
Merlot Ink Pure#45030E
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Cerulean Ink Pure vs Merlot Ink Pure
A detailed comparison of #033A45 and #45030E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Ink Pure
Text on Merlot Ink Pure
Color Properties
#033A45
HEX
#45030E
rgb(3, 58, 69)
RGB
rgb(69, 3, 14)
hsl(190, 92%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 14%)
190°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #033A45, #45030E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 Pure
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Merlot Ink Pure
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