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Celadon Velvet Vivid#1CBA5E
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Celadon Velvet Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1CBA5E and #97172C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Celadon Velvet Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#1CBA5E
HEX
#97172C
rgb(28, 186, 94)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(145, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
145°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1CBA5E, #97172C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.33:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Celadon Velvet Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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