Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
Crimson Radiant Vivid#E13333
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Merlot Core Vivid vs Crimson Radiant Vivid
A detailed comparison of #D5203E and #E13333 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Vivid
Text on Crimson Radiant Vivid
Color Properties
#D5203E
HEX
#E13333
rgb(213, 32, 62)
RGB
rgb(225, 51, 51)
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(0, 74%, 54%)
350°
Hue
0°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5203E, #E13333);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Core Vivid
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Crimson Radiant Vivid
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