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Merlot Velvet Pure#CE0929
Azure Velvet Pure#098CCE
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Merlot Velvet Pure vs Azure Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE0929 and #098CCE — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Pure
Text on Azure Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#CE0929
HEX
#098CCE
rgb(206, 9, 41)
RGB
rgb(9, 140, 206)
hsl(350, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(200, 92%, 42%)
350°
Hue
200°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE0929, #098CCE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.53:1, 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 150\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 Pure
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