Merlot Tone Soft#BC7682
Aqua Tone Soft#76BCBC
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Merlot Tone Soft vs Aqua Tone Soft
A detailed comparison of #BC7682 and #76BCBC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Soft
Text on Aqua Tone Soft
Color Properties
#BC7682
HEX
#76BCBC
rgb(188, 118, 130)
RGB
rgb(118, 188, 188)
hsl(350, 34%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(180, 34%, 60%)
350°
Hue
180°
34%
Saturation
34%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC7682, #76BCBC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.6:1, 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 Tone Soft
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Aqua Tone Soft
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