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Merlot Ink Pure#45030E
Teal Ink Pure#03452F
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Merlot Ink Pure vs Teal Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #45030E and #03452F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Pure
Text on Teal Ink Pure

Color Properties

#45030E
HEX
#03452F
rgb(69, 3, 14)
RGB
rgb(3, 69, 47)
hsl(350, 92%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(160, 92%, 14%)
350°
Hue
160°
92%
Saturation
92%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #45030E, #03452F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.49:1, 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 Pure
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