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Cobalt Dusk Pure#073CA6
Merlot Velvet Pure#CE0929
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Cobalt Dusk Pure vs Merlot Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #073CA6 and #CE0929 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.68:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Dusk Pure
Text on Merlot Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#073CA6
HEX
#CE0929
rgb(7, 60, 166)
RGB
rgb(206, 9, 41)
hsl(220, 92%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 42%)
220°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
130\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #073CA6, #CE0929);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.68:1, 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 130\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Dusk Pure
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Merlot Velvet Pure
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