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Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
Seafoam Core Bright#14E158
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Merlot Velvet Bright vs Seafoam Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #C5112F and #14E158 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Text on Seafoam Core Bright

Color Properties

#C5112F
HEX
#14E158
rgb(197, 17, 47)
RGB
rgb(20, 225, 88)
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(140, 84%, 48%)
350°
Hue
140°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C5112F, #14E158);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.42:1, 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 150\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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