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Cyan Radiant Clear#4AC9BE
Merlot Radiant Clear#C94A5F
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Cyan Radiant Clear vs Merlot Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #4AC9BE and #C94A5F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Radiant Clear
Text on Merlot Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#4AC9BE
HEX
#C94A5F
rgb(74, 201, 190)
RGB
rgb(201, 74, 95)
hsl(175, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 54%)
175°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
54%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4AC9BE, #C94A5F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.24:1, 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 Radiant Clear
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Merlot Radiant Clear
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