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Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
Tangerine Velvet Vivid#BA5E1C
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Merlot Core Vivid vs Tangerine Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5203E and #BA5E1C — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Vivid
Text on Tangerine Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#D5203E
HEX
#BA5E1C
rgb(213, 32, 62)
RGB
rgb(186, 94, 28)
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(25, 74%, 42%)
350°
Hue
25°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5203E, #BA5E1C);

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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Core Vivid
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Tangerine Velvet Vivid
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