Lagoon Velvet Vivid#1CBAA0
Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
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Lagoon Velvet Vivid vs Merlot Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1CBAA0 and #BA1C36 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Velvet Vivid
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#1CBAA0
HEX
#BA1C36
rgb(28, 186, 160)
RGB
rgb(186, 28, 54)
hsl(170, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
170°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1CBAA0, #BA1C36);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.59:1, 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 Velvet Vivid
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Merlot Velvet Vivid
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