Cyan Dusk Clear#28867E
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Cyan Dusk Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #28867E and #A53145 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.54:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Dusk Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#28867E
HEX
#A53145
rgb(40, 134, 126)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(175, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
175°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #28867E, #A53145);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.54:1, 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 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 Dusk Clear
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Merlot Velvet Clear
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