Lagoon Nocturne Bright#085E50
Merlot Nocturne Bright#5E0816
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Lagoon Nocturne Bright vs Merlot Nocturne Bright
A detailed comparison of #085E50 and #5E0816 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.79:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Bright
Text on Merlot Nocturne Bright
Color Properties
#085E50
HEX
#5E0816
rgb(8, 94, 80)
RGB
rgb(94, 8, 22)
hsl(170, 84%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 20%)
170°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
20%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #085E50, #5E0816);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.79:1, 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 Nocturne Bright
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Merlot Nocturne Bright
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