Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
Cerulean Core Vivid#20B7D5
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Merlot Core Vivid vs Cerulean Core Vivid
A detailed comparison of #D5203E and #20B7D5 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Vivid
Text on Cerulean Core Vivid
Color Properties
#D5203E
HEX
#20B7D5
rgb(213, 32, 62)
RGB
rgb(32, 183, 213)
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 48%)
350°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5203E, #20B7D5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.14:1, 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 160\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 Vivid
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Cerulean Core Vivid
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