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Merlot Radiant Bright#EC2748
Aqua Tone Bright#43EFEF
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Merlot Radiant Bright vs Aqua Tone Bright

A detailed comparison of #EC2748 and #43EFEF — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Radiant Bright
Text on Aqua Tone Bright

Color Properties

#EC2748
HEX
#43EFEF
rgb(236, 39, 72)
RGB
rgb(67, 239, 239)
hsl(350, 84%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(180, 84%, 60%)
350°
Hue
180°
84%
Saturation
84%
54%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #EC2748, #43EFEF);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

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 Radiant Bright
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Aqua Tone Bright
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