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Magenta Core Clear#A638BC
Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
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Magenta Core Clear vs Merlot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #A638BC and #BC384E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Magenta Core Clear
Text on Merlot Core Clear

Color Properties

#A638BC
HEX
#BC384E
rgb(166, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 78)
hsl(290, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
290°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A638BC, #BC384E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Magenta Core Clear
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