Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
Cyan Shadow Clear#216E68
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Merlot Nocturne Clear vs Cyan Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #4F1721 and #216E68 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Text on Cyan Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#4F1721
HEX
#216E68
rgb(79, 23, 33)
RGB
rgb(33, 110, 104)
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(175, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
175°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F1721, #216E68);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.37:1, 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 175\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 Clear
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