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Iris Velvet Bright#1111C5
Merlot Core Bright#E11436
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Iris Velvet Bright vs Merlot Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #1111C5 and #E11436 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Core Bright

Color Properties

#1111C5
HEX
#E11436
rgb(17, 17, 197)
RGB
rgb(225, 20, 54)
hsl(240, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
240°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
110\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1111C5, #E11436);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.28:1, 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 110\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Velvet Bright
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Merlot Core Bright
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