Merlot Dusk Pure#A60722
Aqua Velvet Pure#09CECE
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Merlot Dusk Pure vs Aqua Velvet Pure
A detailed comparison of #A60722 and #09CECE — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
4.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Pure
Text on Aqua Velvet Pure
Color Properties
#A60722
HEX
#09CECE
rgb(166, 7, 34)
RGB
rgb(9, 206, 206)
hsl(350, 92%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(180, 92%, 42%)
350°
Hue
180°
92%
Saturation
92%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A60722, #09CECE);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 4.01:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
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 Dusk Pure
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