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Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Cyan Nocturne Clear#174F4A
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Merlot Shadow Clear vs Cyan Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #174F4A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Cyan Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#6E212E
HEX
#174F4A
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 74)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(175, 54%, 20%)
350°
Hue
175°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #174F4A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 175\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 Clear
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Cyan Nocturne Clear
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