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Cyan Velvet Soft#479089
Merlot Velvet Soft#904753
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Cyan Velvet Soft vs Merlot Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #479089 and #904753 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.75:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Velvet Soft
Text on Merlot Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#479089
HEX
#904753
rgb(71, 144, 137)
RGB
rgb(144, 71, 83)
hsl(175, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 42%)
175°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #479089, #904753);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.75:1, 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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