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Garnet Core Soft#A4516D
Emerald Core Soft#51A451
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Garnet Core Soft vs Emerald Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #A4516D and #51A451 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.7:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Core Soft
Text on Emerald Core Soft

Color Properties

#A4516D
HEX
#51A451
rgb(164, 81, 109)
RGB
rgb(81, 164, 81)
hsl(340, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(120, 34%, 48%)
340°
Hue
120°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Pink
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A4516D, #51A451);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.7:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Garnet Core Soft
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Emerald Core Soft
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