Merlot Nocturne Vivid#590D1A
Cerulean Ink Vivid#09353E
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Merlot Nocturne Vivid vs Cerulean Ink Vivid
A detailed comparison of #590D1A and #09353E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Vivid
Text on Cerulean Ink Vivid
Color Properties
#590D1A
HEX
#09353E
rgb(89, 13, 26)
RGB
rgb(9, 53, 62)
hsl(350, 74%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 14%)
350°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #590D1A, #09353E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 Nocturne Vivid
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Cerulean Ink Vivid
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