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Merlot Shadow Bright#830B1F
Teal Nocturne Bright#085E41
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Merlot Shadow Bright vs Teal Nocturne Bright

A detailed comparison of #830B1F and #085E41 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Bright
Text on Teal Nocturne Bright

Color Properties

#830B1F
HEX
#085E41
rgb(131, 11, 31)
RGB
rgb(8, 94, 65)
hsl(350, 84%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(160, 84%, 20%)
350°
Hue
160°
84%
Saturation
84%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #830B1F, #085E41);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 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 Shadow Bright
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Teal Nocturne Bright
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