Cyan Core Vivid#20D5C6
Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
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Cyan Core Vivid vs Merlot Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #20D5C6 and #BA1C36 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Core Vivid
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#20D5C6
HEX
#BA1C36
rgb(32, 213, 198)
RGB
rgb(186, 28, 54)
hsl(175, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
175°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #20D5C6, #BA1C36);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.45:1, 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 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 Vivid
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Merlot Velvet Vivid
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