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Mint Velvet Clear#31A545
Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
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Mint Velvet Clear vs Merlot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #31A545 and #BC384E — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.73:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mint Velvet Clear
Text on Merlot Core Clear

Color Properties

#31A545
HEX
#BC384E
rgb(49, 165, 69)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 78)
hsl(130, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
130°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #31A545, #BC384E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.73:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mint Velvet Clear
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Merlot Core Clear
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