Lagoon Nocturne Pure#046252
Merlot Shadow Pure#89061C
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Lagoon Nocturne Pure vs Merlot Shadow Pure
A detailed comparison of #046252 and #89061C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Pure
Text on Merlot Shadow Pure
Color Properties
#046252
HEX
#89061C
rgb(4, 98, 82)
RGB
rgb(137, 6, 28)
hsl(170, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 28%)
170°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #046252, #89061C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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 Pure
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