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Mint Velvet Vivid#1CBA36
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Mint Velvet Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1CBA36 and #97172C — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mint Velvet Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#1CBA36
HEX
#97172C
rgb(28, 186, 54)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(130, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
130°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1CBA36, #97172C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.28:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mint Velvet Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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