Teal Dusk Clear#288666
Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
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Teal Dusk Clear vs Merlot Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #288666 and #862837 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.98:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Teal Dusk Clear
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#288666
HEX
#862837
rgb(40, 134, 102)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 55)
hsl(160, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
160°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #288666, #862837);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.98:1, 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.
Teal Dusk Clear
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Merlot Dusk Clear
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