Cyan Core Soft#51A49D
Merlot Core Soft#A4515F
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Cyan Core Soft vs Merlot Core Soft
A detailed comparison of #51A49D and #A4515F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.82:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Core Soft
Text on Merlot Core Soft
Color Properties
#51A49D
HEX
#A4515F
rgb(81, 164, 157)
RGB
rgb(164, 81, 95)
hsl(175, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 48%)
175°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #51A49D, #A4515F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.82:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cyan Core Soft
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Merlot Core Soft
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