Merlot Core Pure#EB0A2F
Cerulean Core Pure#0AC5EB
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Merlot Core Pure vs Cerulean Core Pure
A detailed comparison of #EB0A2F and #0AC5EB — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Pure
Text on Cerulean Core Pure
Color Properties
#EB0A2F
HEX
#0AC5EB
rgb(235, 10, 47)
RGB
rgb(10, 197, 235)
hsl(350, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 92%, 48%)
350°
Hue
190°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #EB0A2F, #0AC5EB);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.21:1, 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 Pure
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Cerulean Core Pure
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