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Seafoam Nocturne Pure#046223
Merlot Ink Pure#45030E
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Seafoam Nocturne Pure vs Merlot Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #046223 and #45030E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Seafoam Nocturne Pure
Text on Merlot Ink Pure

Color Properties

#046223
HEX
#45030E
rgb(4, 98, 35)
RGB
rgb(69, 3, 14)
hsl(140, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 14%)
140°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
14%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #046223, #45030E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.18:1, 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.

Seafoam Nocturne Pure
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