Merlot Ink Bright#420610
Cerulean Ink Bright#063842
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Merlot Ink Bright vs Cerulean Ink Bright
A detailed comparison of #420610 and #063842 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Bright
Text on Cerulean Ink Bright
Color Properties
#420610
HEX
#063842
rgb(66, 6, 16)
RGB
rgb(6, 56, 66)
hsl(350, 84%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(190, 84%, 14%)
350°
Hue
190°
84%
Saturation
84%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #420610, #063842);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 Ink Bright
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Cerulean Ink Bright
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