Merlot Dusk Bright#A00E26
Mauve Velvet Bright#C511B6
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Merlot Dusk Bright vs Mauve Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #A00E26 and #C511B6 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Bright
Text on Mauve Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#A00E26
HEX
#C511B6
rgb(160, 14, 38)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 182)
hsl(350, 84%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(305, 84%, 42%)
350°
Hue
305°
84%
Saturation
84%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A00E26, #C511B6);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.6:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Dusk Bright
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