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Crimson Velvet Pure#CE0909
Merlot Velvet Pure#CE0929
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Crimson Velvet Pure vs Merlot Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE0909 and #CE0929 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Velvet Pure
Text on Merlot Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#CE0909
HEX
#CE0929
rgb(206, 9, 9)
RGB
rgb(206, 9, 41)
hsl(0, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 42%)
0°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE0909, #CE0929);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Velvet Pure
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Merlot Velvet Pure
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