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Cyan Velvet Pure#09CEBD
Merlot Dusk Pure#A60722
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Cyan Velvet Pure vs Merlot Dusk Pure

A detailed comparison of #09CEBD and #A60722 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.95:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Velvet Pure
Text on Merlot Dusk Pure

Color Properties

#09CEBD
HEX
#A60722
rgb(9, 206, 189)
RGB
rgb(166, 7, 34)
hsl(175, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 34%)
175°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #09CEBD, #A60722);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.95:1, 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 Velvet Pure
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Merlot Dusk Pure
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