Merlot Core Bright#E11436
Teal Core Bright#14E19D
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Merlot Core Bright vs Teal Core Bright
A detailed comparison of #E11436 and #14E19D — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.82:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Bright
Text on Teal Core Bright
Color Properties
#E11436
HEX
#14E19D
rgb(225, 20, 54)
RGB
rgb(20, 225, 157)
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(160, 84%, 48%)
350°
Hue
160°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #E11436, #14E19D);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.82:1, 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 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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Teal Core Bright
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