Lagoon Shadow Clear#216E61
Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
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Lagoon Shadow Clear vs Merlot Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #216E61 and #4F1721 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Shadow Clear
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#216E61
HEX
#4F1721
rgb(33, 110, 97)
RGB
rgb(79, 23, 33)
hsl(170, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
170°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #216E61, #4F1721);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.35:1, 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 Shadow Clear
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Merlot Nocturne Clear
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