Aqua Shadow Bright#0B8383
Merlot Nocturne Bright#5E0816
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Aqua Shadow Bright vs Merlot Nocturne Bright
A detailed comparison of #0B8383 and #5E0816 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Shadow Bright
Text on Merlot Nocturne Bright
Color Properties
#0B8383
HEX
#5E0816
rgb(11, 131, 131)
RGB
rgb(94, 8, 22)
hsl(180, 84%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 20%)
180°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #0B8383, #5E0816);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.01:1, 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.
Aqua Shadow Bright
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Merlot Nocturne Bright
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