Cerulean Velvet Soft#478390
Merlot Velvet Soft#904753
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Cerulean Velvet Soft vs Merlot Velvet Soft
A detailed comparison of #478390 and #904753 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Soft
Text on Merlot Velvet Soft
Color Properties
#478390
HEX
#904753
rgb(71, 131, 144)
RGB
rgb(144, 71, 83)
hsl(190, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 42%)
190°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #478390, #904753);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.53:1, 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 Velvet Soft
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Merlot Velvet Soft
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