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Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
Garnet Core Vivid#D5205C
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Merlot Core Vivid vs Garnet Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5203E and #D5205C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Vivid
Text on Garnet Core Vivid

Color Properties

#D5203E
HEX
#D5205C
rgb(213, 32, 62)
RGB
rgb(213, 32, 92)
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(340, 74%, 48%)
350°
Hue
340°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5203E, #D5205C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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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Garnet Core Vivid
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