Cyan Velvet Vivid#1CBAAD
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Cyan Velvet Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1CBAAD and #97172C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.51:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Velvet Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#1CBAAD
HEX
#97172C
rgb(28, 186, 173)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(175, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
175°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1CBAAD, #97172C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.51:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
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 Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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