Merlot Dusk Pure#A60722
Cerulean Dusk Pure#078CA6
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Merlot Dusk Pure vs Cerulean Dusk Pure
A detailed comparison of #A60722 and #078CA6 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.99:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Pure
Text on Cerulean Dusk Pure
Color Properties
#A60722
HEX
#078CA6
rgb(166, 7, 34)
RGB
rgb(7, 140, 166)
hsl(350, 92%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 92%, 34%)
350°
Hue
190°
92%
Saturation
92%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A60722, #078CA6);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.99:1, 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 Dusk Pure
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Cerulean Dusk Pure
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