Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
Jade Velvet Bright#11C56B
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Merlot Velvet Bright vs Jade Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #C5112F and #11C56B — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.64:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Text on Jade Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#C5112F
HEX
#11C56B
rgb(197, 17, 47)
RGB
rgb(17, 197, 107)
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(150, 84%, 42%)
350°
Hue
150°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C5112F, #11C56B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.64:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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