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Cyan Core Pure#0AEBD8
Merlot Velvet Pure#CE0929
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Cyan Core Pure vs Merlot Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #0AEBD8 and #CE0929 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.76:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Core Pure
Text on Merlot Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#0AEBD8
HEX
#CE0929
rgb(10, 235, 216)
RGB
rgb(206, 9, 41)
hsl(175, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 42%)
175°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #0AEBD8, #CE0929);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.76:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cyan Core Pure
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