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Cyan Ink Bright#06423D
Merlot Nocturne Bright#5E0816
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Cyan Ink Bright vs Merlot Nocturne Bright

A detailed comparison of #06423D and #5E0816 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Ink Bright
Text on Merlot Nocturne Bright

Color Properties

#06423D
HEX
#5E0816
rgb(6, 66, 61)
RGB
rgb(94, 8, 22)
hsl(175, 84%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 20%)
175°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
14%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #06423D, #5E0816);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 Ink Bright
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Merlot Nocturne Bright
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