Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
Cerulean Dusk Clear#287686
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Merlot Velvet Clear vs Cerulean Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #A53145 and #287686 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Text on Cerulean Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#A53145
HEX
#287686
rgb(165, 49, 69)
RGB
rgb(40, 118, 134)
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53145, #287686);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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Cerulean Dusk Clear
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