Merlot Shadow Bright#830B1F
Cerulean Nocturne Bright#08505E
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Merlot Shadow Bright vs Cerulean Nocturne Bright
A detailed comparison of #830B1F and #08505E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Bright
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Bright
Color Properties
#830B1F
HEX
#08505E
rgb(131, 11, 31)
RGB
rgb(8, 80, 94)
hsl(350, 84%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 84%, 20%)
350°
Hue
190°
84%
Saturation
84%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #830B1F, #08505E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 Shadow Bright
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