Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
Teal Nocturne Clear#174F3C
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Merlot Nocturne Clear vs Teal Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #4F1721 and #174F3C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.5:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Text on Teal Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#4F1721
HEX
#174F3C
rgb(79, 23, 33)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 60)
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(160, 54%, 20%)
350°
Hue
160°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F1721, #174F3C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.5:1, 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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