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Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
Citrine Core Clear#BCBC38
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Merlot Core Clear vs Citrine Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC384E and #BCBC38 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.72:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Text on Citrine Core Clear

Color Properties

#BC384E
HEX
#BCBC38
rgb(188, 56, 78)
RGB
rgb(188, 188, 56)
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 48%)
350°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC384E, #BCBC38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.72:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Clear
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