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Ember Velvet Bright#C54D11
Merlot Dusk Bright#A00E26
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Ember Velvet Bright vs Merlot Dusk Bright

A detailed comparison of #C54D11 and #A00E26 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.72:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Dusk Bright

Color Properties

#C54D11
HEX
#A00E26
rgb(197, 77, 17)
RGB
rgb(160, 14, 38)
hsl(20, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 34%)
20°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C54D11, #A00E26);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.72:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Ember Velvet Bright
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Merlot Dusk Bright
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