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Crimson Velvet Vivid#BA1C1C
Scarlet Velvet Vivid#BA291C
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Crimson Velvet Vivid vs Scarlet Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA1C1C and #BA291C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Velvet Vivid
Text on Scarlet Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#BA1C1C
HEX
#BA291C
rgb(186, 28, 28)
RGB
rgb(186, 41, 28)
hsl(0, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 74%, 42%)
0°
Hue
5°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C1C, #BA291C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 Vivid
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Scarlet Velvet Vivid
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