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Merlot Core Soft#A4515F
Aqua Core Soft#51A4A4
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Merlot Core Soft vs Aqua Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #A4515F and #51A4A4 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.84:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Soft
Text on Aqua Core Soft

Color Properties

#A4515F
HEX
#51A4A4
rgb(164, 81, 95)
RGB
rgb(81, 164, 164)
hsl(350, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 34%, 48%)
350°
Hue
180°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A4515F, #51A4A4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.84:1, 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 170\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 Soft
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