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Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
Aqua Ink Clear#103737
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Merlot Nocturne Clear vs Aqua Ink Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F1721 and #103737 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Text on Aqua Ink Clear

Color Properties

#4F1721
HEX
#103737
rgb(79, 23, 33)
RGB
rgb(16, 55, 55)
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(180, 54%, 14%)
350°
Hue
180°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F1721, #103737);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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 Nocturne Clear
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