Aqua Dusk Clear#288686
Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
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Aqua Dusk Clear vs Merlot Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #288686 and #6E212E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.52:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Dusk Clear
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#288686
HEX
#6E212E
rgb(40, 134, 134)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 46)
hsl(180, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
180°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #288686, #6E212E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.52:1, 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.
Aqua Dusk Clear
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Merlot Shadow Clear
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