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Lagoon Shadow Pure#068973
Merlot Shadow Pure#89061C
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Lagoon Shadow Pure vs Merlot Shadow Pure

A detailed comparison of #068973 and #89061C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Shadow Pure
Text on Merlot Shadow Pure

Color Properties

#068973
HEX
#89061C
rgb(6, 137, 115)
RGB
rgb(137, 6, 28)
hsl(170, 92%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 28%)
170°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
28%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #068973, #89061C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.29:1, 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 Pure
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Merlot Shadow Pure
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