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Blush Velvet Clear#A5316B
Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
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Blush Velvet Clear vs Merlot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #A5316B and #BC384E — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Blush Velvet Clear
Text on Merlot Core Clear

Color Properties

#A5316B
HEX
#BC384E
rgb(165, 49, 107)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 78)
hsl(330, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
330°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A5316B, #BC384E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Blush Velvet Clear
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