Teal Velvet Bright#11C589
Merlot Dusk Bright#A00E26
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Teal Velvet Bright vs Merlot Dusk Bright
A detailed comparison of #11C589 and #A00E26 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.62:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Teal Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Dusk Bright
Color Properties
#11C589
HEX
#A00E26
rgb(17, 197, 137)
RGB
rgb(160, 14, 38)
hsl(160, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 34%)
160°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #11C589, #A00E26);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.62:1, 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 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 Velvet Bright
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Merlot Dusk Bright
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