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Merlot Ink Clear#371017
Lagoon Ink Clear#103731
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Merlot Ink Clear vs Lagoon Ink Clear

A detailed comparison of #371017 and #103731 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Clear
Text on Lagoon Ink Clear

Color Properties

#371017
HEX
#103731
rgb(55, 16, 23)
RGB
rgb(16, 55, 49)
hsl(350, 54%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(170, 54%, 14%)
350°
Hue
170°
54%
Saturation
54%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #371017, #103731);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Merlot Ink Clear
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