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Garnet Core Vivid#D5205C
Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
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Garnet Core Vivid vs Merlot Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5205C and #BA1C36 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Core Vivid
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#D5205C
HEX
#BA1C36
rgb(213, 32, 92)
RGB
rgb(186, 28, 54)
hsl(340, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
340°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5205C, #BA1C36);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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.

Garnet Core Vivid
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Merlot Velvet Vivid
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