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Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
Teal Velvet Vivid#1CBA86
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Merlot Dusk Vivid vs Teal Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #97172C and #1CBA86 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Text on Teal Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#97172C
HEX
#1CBA86
rgb(151, 23, 44)
RGB
rgb(28, 186, 134)
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(160, 74%, 42%)
350°
Hue
160°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #97172C, #1CBA86);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.4:1, 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 170\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 Vivid
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Teal Velvet Vivid
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