Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
Teal Dusk Bright#0EA06F
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Merlot Velvet Bright vs Teal Dusk Bright
A detailed comparison of #C5112F and #0EA06F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.8:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Text on Teal Dusk Bright
Color Properties
#C5112F
HEX
#0EA06F
rgb(197, 17, 47)
RGB
rgb(14, 160, 111)
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(160, 84%, 34%)
350°
Hue
160°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C5112F, #0EA06F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.8:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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Teal Dusk Bright
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