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Lagoon Core Bright#14E1BF
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Lagoon Core Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #14E1BF and #C5112F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Core Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#14E1BF
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(20, 225, 191)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(170, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
170°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #14E1BF, #C5112F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.59:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lagoon Core Bright
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