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Merlot Velvet Pure#CE0929
Lagoon Velvet Pure#09CEAD
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Merlot Velvet Pure vs Lagoon Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE0929 and #09CEAD — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.83:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Pure
Text on Lagoon Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#CE0929
HEX
#09CEAD
rgb(206, 9, 41)
RGB
rgb(9, 206, 173)
hsl(350, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(170, 92%, 42%)
350°
Hue
170°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE0929, #09CEAD);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.83:1, 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 Velvet Pure
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