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Seafoam Velvet Bright#11C54D
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Seafoam Velvet Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #11C54D and #C5112F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.61:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Seafoam Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#11C54D
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(17, 197, 77)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(140, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
140°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #11C54D, #C5112F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.61:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Seafoam Velvet Bright
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Merlot Velvet Bright
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