Merlot Core Pure#EB0A2F
Aqua Velvet Pure#09CECE
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Merlot Core Pure vs Aqua Velvet Pure
A detailed comparison of #EB0A2F and #09CECE — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Pure
Text on Aqua Velvet Pure
Color Properties
#EB0A2F
HEX
#09CECE
rgb(235, 10, 47)
RGB
rgb(9, 206, 206)
hsl(350, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 92%, 42%)
350°
Hue
180°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #EB0A2F, #09CECE);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.32:1, 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 Pure
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Aqua Velvet Pure
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