Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Seafoam Velvet Clear#31A558
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Seafoam Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #862837 and #31A558 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.8:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Seafoam Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#862837
HEX
#31A558
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(49, 165, 88)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(140, 54%, 42%)
350°
Hue
140°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #31A558);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.8:1, 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 150\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 Clear
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Seafoam Velvet Clear
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