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Merlot Core Bright#E11436
Amethyst Radiant Bright#3827EC
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Merlot Core Bright vs Amethyst Radiant Bright

A detailed comparison of #E11436 and #3827EC — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.63:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Bright
Text on Amethyst Radiant Bright

Color Properties

#E11436
HEX
#3827EC
rgb(225, 20, 54)
RGB
rgb(56, 39, 236)
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(245, 84%, 54%)
350°
Hue
245°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
105\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E11436, #3827EC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.63:1, 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 105\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Bright
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Amethyst Radiant Bright
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