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Merlot Core Pure#EB0A2F
Citrine Velvet Pure#CECE09
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Merlot Core Pure vs Citrine Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #EB0A2F and #CECE09 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.7:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Pure
Text on Citrine Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#EB0A2F
HEX
#CECE09
rgb(235, 10, 47)
RGB
rgb(206, 206, 9)
hsl(350, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(60, 92%, 42%)
350°
Hue
60°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #EB0A2F, #CECE09);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.7:1, 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 Pure
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Citrine Velvet Pure
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