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Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
Celadon Nocturne Clear#174F2E
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Merlot Nocturne Clear vs Celadon Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F1721 and #174F2E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Text on Celadon Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#4F1721
HEX
#174F2E
rgb(79, 23, 33)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 46)
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(145, 54%, 20%)
350°
Hue
145°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F1721, #174F2E);

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 155\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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Celadon Nocturne Clear
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