Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
Celadon Core Bright#14E169
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Merlot Velvet Bright vs Celadon Core Bright
A detailed comparison of #C5112F and #14E169 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Text on Celadon Core Bright
Color Properties
#C5112F
HEX
#14E169
rgb(197, 17, 47)
RGB
rgb(20, 225, 105)
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(145, 84%, 48%)
350°
Hue
145°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C5112F, #14E169);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.43:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
These colors have a 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Velvet Bright
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