Merlot Nocturne Bright#5E0816
Aqua Shadow Bright#0B8383
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Merlot Nocturne Bright vs Aqua Shadow Bright
A detailed comparison of #5E0816 and #0B8383 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Bright
Text on Aqua Shadow Bright
Color Properties
#5E0816
HEX
#0B8383
rgb(94, 8, 22)
RGB
rgb(11, 131, 131)
hsl(350, 84%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(180, 84%, 28%)
350°
Hue
180°
84%
Saturation
84%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5E0816, #0B8383);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.01:1, 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 Nocturne Bright
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