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Crimson Tone Bright#EF4343
Scarlet Tone Bright#EF5243
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Crimson Tone Bright vs Scarlet Tone Bright

A detailed comparison of #EF4343 and #EF5243 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Tone Bright
Text on Scarlet Tone Bright

Color Properties

#EF4343
HEX
#EF5243
rgb(239, 67, 67)
RGB
rgb(239, 82, 67)
hsl(0, 84%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 60%)
0°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #EF4343, #EF5243);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Tone Bright
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Scarlet Tone Bright
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