Merlot Core Bright#E11436
Azure Velvet Bright#1189C5
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Merlot Core Bright vs Azure Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #E11436 and #1189C5 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Bright
Text on Azure Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#E11436
HEX
#1189C5
rgb(225, 20, 54)
RGB
rgb(17, 137, 197)
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(200, 84%, 42%)
350°
Hue
200°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #E11436, #1189C5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Core Bright
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