Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
Seafoam Velvet Vivid#1CBA51
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Merlot Velvet Vivid vs Seafoam Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA1C36 and #1CBA51 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.48:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Text on Seafoam Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#BA1C36
HEX
#1CBA51
rgb(186, 28, 54)
RGB
rgb(28, 186, 81)
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(140, 74%, 42%)
350°
Hue
140°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C36, #1CBA51);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.48:1, 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 Vivid
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Seafoam Velvet Vivid
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