Merlot Core Bright#E11436
Aqua Radiant Bright#27ECEC
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Merlot Core Bright vs Aqua Radiant Bright
A detailed comparison of #E11436 and #27ECEC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Bright
Text on Aqua Radiant Bright
Color Properties
#E11436
HEX
#27ECEC
rgb(225, 20, 54)
RGB
rgb(39, 236, 236)
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 84%, 54%)
350°
Hue
180°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #E11436, #27ECEC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.28:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
These colors have a 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Core Bright
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