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Crimson Velvet Bright#C51111
Scarlet Velvet Bright#C52011
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Crimson Velvet Bright vs Scarlet Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #C51111 and #C52011 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Velvet Bright
Text on Scarlet Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#C51111
HEX
#C52011
rgb(197, 17, 17)
RGB
rgb(197, 32, 17)
hsl(0, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 42%)
0°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C51111, #C52011);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Velvet Bright
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Scarlet Velvet Bright
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