Merlot Dusk Bright#A00E26
Cyan Velvet Bright#11C5B6
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Merlot Dusk Bright vs Cyan Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #A00E26 and #11C5B6 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.75:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Bright
Text on Cyan Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#A00E26
HEX
#11C5B6
rgb(160, 14, 38)
RGB
rgb(17, 197, 182)
hsl(350, 84%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(175, 84%, 42%)
350°
Hue
175°
84%
Saturation
84%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A00E26, #11C5B6);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.75:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
These colors have a 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Dusk Bright
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Cyan Velvet Bright
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