Azure Velvet Vivid#1C86BA
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Azure Velvet Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1C86BA and #97172C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Velvet Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#1C86BA
HEX
#97172C
rgb(28, 134, 186)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(200, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
200°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C86BA, #97172C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.09:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Azure Velvet Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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