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Canary Core Bright#E1D014
Merlot Core Bright#E11436
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Canary Core Bright vs Merlot Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #E1D014 and #E11436 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Core Bright
Text on Merlot Core Bright

Color Properties

#E1D014
HEX
#E11436
rgb(225, 208, 20)
RGB
rgb(225, 20, 54)
hsl(55, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
55°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E1D014, #E11436);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.04:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 65\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Canary Core Bright
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