Lagoon Dusk Vivid#179781
Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
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Lagoon Dusk Vivid vs Merlot Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #179781 and #BA1C36 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.75:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Dusk Vivid
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#179781
HEX
#BA1C36
rgb(23, 151, 129)
RGB
rgb(186, 28, 54)
hsl(170, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
170°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #179781, #BA1C36);
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 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 Dusk Vivid
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Merlot Velvet Vivid
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