Cerulean Shadow Vivid#136B7C
Merlot Nocturne Vivid#590D1A
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Cerulean Shadow Vivid vs Merlot Nocturne Vivid
A detailed comparison of #136B7C and #590D1A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Vivid
Text on Merlot Nocturne Vivid
Color Properties
#136B7C
HEX
#590D1A
rgb(19, 107, 124)
RGB
rgb(89, 13, 26)
hsl(190, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 20%)
190°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #136B7C, #590D1A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.29:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Shadow Vivid
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Merlot Nocturne Vivid
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