Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Lagoon Nocturne Clear#174F45
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Merlot Shadow Clear vs Lagoon Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #174F45 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#6E212E
HEX
#174F45
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 69)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(170, 54%, 20%)
350°
Hue
170°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #174F45);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 Clear
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Lagoon Nocturne Clear
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