Cerulean Shadow Vivid#136B7C
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Cerulean Shadow Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #136B7C and #97172C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#136B7C
HEX
#97172C
rgb(19, 107, 124)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(190, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
190°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #136B7C, #97172C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, 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 Shadow Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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