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Merlot Ink Clear#371017
Teal Ink Clear#10372A
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Merlot Ink Clear vs Teal Ink Clear

A detailed comparison of #371017 and #10372A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Clear
Text on Teal Ink Clear

Color Properties

#371017
HEX
#10372A
rgb(55, 16, 23)
RGB
rgb(16, 55, 42)
hsl(350, 54%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(160, 54%, 14%)
350°
Hue
160°
54%
Saturation
54%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #371017, #10372A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 Ink Clear
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Teal Ink Clear
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