Merlot Shadow Bright#830B1F
Lagoon Nocturne Bright#085E50
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Merlot Shadow Bright vs Lagoon Nocturne Bright
A detailed comparison of #830B1F and #085E50 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Bright
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Bright
Color Properties
#830B1F
HEX
#085E50
rgb(131, 11, 31)
RGB
rgb(8, 94, 80)
hsl(350, 84%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(170, 84%, 20%)
350°
Hue
170°
84%
Saturation
84%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #830B1F, #085E50);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Shadow Bright
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