Merlot Shadow Vivid#7C1324
Cerulean Dusk Vivid#178197
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Merlot Shadow Vivid vs Cerulean Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #7C1324 and #178197 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Vivid
Text on Cerulean Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#7C1324
HEX
#178197
rgb(124, 19, 36)
RGB
rgb(23, 129, 151)
hsl(350, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 34%)
350°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #7C1324, #178197);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.34:1, 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 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 Shadow Vivid
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Cerulean Dusk Vivid
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