Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
Cerulean Radiant Clear#4AB4C9
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Merlot Core Clear vs Cerulean Radiant Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC384E and #4AB4C9 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Text on Cerulean Radiant Clear
Color Properties
#BC384E
HEX
#4AB4C9
rgb(188, 56, 78)
RGB
rgb(74, 180, 201)
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 54%)
350°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC384E, #4AB4C9);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.27:1, 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 160\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 Clear
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