Lagoon Nocturne Clear#174F45
Merlot Ink Clear#371017
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Lagoon Nocturne Clear vs Merlot Ink Clear
A detailed comparison of #174F45 and #371017 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.79:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Clear
Text on Merlot Ink Clear
Color Properties
#174F45
HEX
#371017
rgb(23, 79, 69)
RGB
rgb(55, 16, 23)
hsl(170, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 14%)
170°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
14%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #174F45, #371017);
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 Clear
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Merlot Ink Clear
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