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Aqua Ink Clear#103737
Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
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Aqua Ink Clear vs Merlot Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #103737 and #4F1721 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Ink Clear
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#103737
HEX
#4F1721
rgb(16, 55, 55)
RGB
rgb(79, 23, 33)
hsl(180, 54%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
180°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
14%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #103737, #4F1721);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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 Ink Clear
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Merlot Nocturne Clear
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