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Citrine Core Soft#A4A451
Merlot Core Soft#A4515F
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Citrine Core Soft vs Merlot Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #A4A451 and #A4515F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Soft
Text on Merlot Core Soft

Color Properties

#A4A451
HEX
#A4515F
rgb(164, 164, 81)
RGB
rgb(164, 81, 95)
hsl(60, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 48%)
60°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A4A451, #A4515F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.04:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Citrine Core Soft
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