Lagoon Core Soft#51A496
Merlot Radiant Soft#B2626F
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Lagoon Core Soft vs Merlot Radiant Soft
A detailed comparison of #51A496 and #B2626F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Core Soft
Text on Merlot Radiant Soft
Color Properties
#51A496
HEX
#B2626F
rgb(81, 164, 150)
RGB
rgb(178, 98, 111)
hsl(170, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 54%)
170°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
54%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #51A496, #B2626F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Lagoon Core Soft
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Merlot Radiant Soft
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