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Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
Teal Velvet Vivid#1CBA86
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Merlot Velvet Vivid vs Teal Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA1C36 and #1CBA86 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Text on Teal Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#BA1C36
HEX
#1CBA86
rgb(186, 28, 54)
RGB
rgb(28, 186, 134)
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(160, 74%, 42%)
350°
Hue
160°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C36, #1CBA86);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.55:1, 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 Vivid
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Teal Velvet Vivid
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