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Mauve Core Bright#E114D0
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Mauve Core Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #E114D0 and #C5112F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Core Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#E114D0
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(225, 20, 208)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(305, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
305°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E114D0, #C5112F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.49:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mauve Core Bright
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