Merlot Radiant Vivid#E13350
Cerulean Radiant Vivid#33C4E1
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Merlot Radiant Vivid vs Cerulean Radiant Vivid
A detailed comparison of #E13350 and #33C4E1 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Radiant Vivid
Text on Cerulean Radiant Vivid
Color Properties
#E13350
HEX
#33C4E1
rgb(225, 51, 80)
RGB
rgb(51, 196, 225)
hsl(350, 74%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 54%)
350°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
54%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #E13350, #33C4E1);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.11:1, 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 Radiant Vivid
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Cerulean Radiant Vivid
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