Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
Teal Core Vivid#20D599
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Merlot Core Vivid vs Teal Core Vivid
A detailed comparison of #D5203E and #20D599 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.69:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Vivid
Text on Teal Core Vivid
Color Properties
#D5203E
HEX
#20D599
rgb(213, 32, 62)
RGB
rgb(32, 213, 153)
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(160, 74%, 48%)
350°
Hue
160°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5203E, #20D599);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.69:1, 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 Vivid
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Teal Core Vivid
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