Citrine Core Bright#E1E114
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Citrine Core Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #E1E114 and #C5112F — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
4.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#E1E114
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(225, 225, 20)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(60, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
60°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #E1E114, #C5112F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 4.29:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Citrine Core Bright
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