Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Apricot Core Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC9038 and #A53145 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#BC9038
HEX
#A53145
rgb(188, 144, 56)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
40°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9038, #A53145);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.3:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Apricot Core Clear
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Merlot Velvet Clear
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