Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
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Merlot Nocturne Clear vs Cerulean Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #4F1721 and #21616E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#4F1721
HEX
#21616E
rgb(79, 23, 33)
RGB
rgb(33, 97, 110)
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F1721, #21616E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.03:1, 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 160\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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Cerulean Shadow Clear
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