Lagoon Dusk Bright#0EA087
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Lagoon Dusk Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #0EA087 and #C5112F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.83:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Dusk Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#0EA087
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(14, 160, 135)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(170, 84%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
170°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
34%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #0EA087, #C5112F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.83:1, 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 Dusk Bright
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