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Canary Core Clear#BCB138
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Canary Core Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BCB138 and #A53145 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Core Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BCB138
HEX
#A53145
rgb(188, 177, 56)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(55, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
55°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCB138, #A53145);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.03:1, 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 Clear
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Merlot Velvet Clear
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