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Amber Dusk Vivid#978117
Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
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Amber Dusk Vivid vs Merlot Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #978117 and #BA1C36 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.65:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Dusk Vivid
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#978117
HEX
#BA1C36
rgb(151, 129, 23)
RGB
rgb(186, 28, 54)
hsl(50, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
50°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #978117, #BA1C36);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.65:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Amber Dusk Vivid
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Merlot Velvet Vivid
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