Merlot Core Soft#A4515F
Cerulean Velvet Soft#478390
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Merlot Core Soft vs Cerulean Velvet Soft
A detailed comparison of #A4515F and #478390 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Soft
Text on Cerulean Velvet Soft
Color Properties
#A4515F
HEX
#478390
rgb(164, 81, 95)
RGB
rgb(71, 131, 144)
hsl(350, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 42%)
350°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A4515F, #478390);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 Soft
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Cerulean Velvet Soft
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