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Merlot Silk Bright#F26980
Crimson Tone Bright#EF4343
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Merlot Silk Bright vs Crimson Tone Bright

A detailed comparison of #F26980 and #EF4343 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Bright
Text on Crimson Tone Bright

Color Properties

#F26980
HEX
#EF4343
rgb(242, 105, 128)
RGB
rgb(239, 67, 67)
hsl(350, 84%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(0, 84%, 60%)
350°
Hue
0°
84%
Saturation
84%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #F26980, #EF4343);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 Silk Bright
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Crimson Tone Bright
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