Cyan Dusk Vivid#17978C
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Cyan Dusk Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #17978C and #97172C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Dusk Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#17978C
HEX
#97172C
rgb(23, 151, 140)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(175, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
175°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #17978C, #97172C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.36:1, 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 Dusk Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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