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Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
Mint Shadow Vivid#137C24
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Merlot Dusk Vivid vs Mint Shadow Vivid

A detailed comparison of #97172C and #137C24 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Text on Mint Shadow Vivid

Color Properties

#97172C
HEX
#137C24
rgb(151, 23, 44)
RGB
rgb(19, 124, 36)
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(130, 74%, 28%)
350°
Hue
130°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #97172C, #137C24);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Dusk Vivid
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