Cyan Velvet Soft#479089
Merlot Dusk Soft#743943
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Cyan Velvet Soft vs Merlot Dusk Soft
A detailed comparison of #479089 and #743943 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Velvet Soft
Text on Merlot Dusk Soft
Color Properties
#479089
HEX
#743943
rgb(71, 144, 137)
RGB
rgb(116, 57, 67)
hsl(175, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 34%)
175°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #479089, #743943);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.33:1, 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 Soft
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Merlot Dusk Soft
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