Cyan Velvet Bright#11C5B6
Merlot Core Bright#E11436
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Cyan Velvet Bright vs Merlot Core Bright
A detailed comparison of #11C5B6 and #E11436 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Core Bright
Color Properties
#11C5B6
HEX
#E11436
rgb(17, 197, 182)
RGB
rgb(225, 20, 54)
hsl(175, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
175°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #11C5B6, #E11436);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.22:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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Merlot Core Bright
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