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Fuchsia Core Clear#BC38BC
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Fuchsia Core Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC38BC and #A53145 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Fuchsia Core Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BC38BC
HEX
#A53145
rgb(188, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(300, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
300°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC38BC, #A53145);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Fuchsia Core Clear
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