Aqua Velvet Dust#4F8787
Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
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Aqua Velvet Dust vs Merlot Velvet Dust
A detailed comparison of #4F8787 and #874F59 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.56:1contrast ratio
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Text on Aqua Velvet Dust
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust
Color Properties
#4F8787
HEX
#874F59
rgb(79, 135, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 89)
hsl(180, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
180°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F8787, #874F59);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.56:1, 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 Velvet Dust
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Merlot Velvet Dust
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