Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
Scarlet Dusk Bright#A01A0E
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Merlot Velvet Bright vs Scarlet Dusk Bright
A detailed comparison of #C5112F and #A01A0E — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Text on Scarlet Dusk Bright
Color Properties
#C5112F
HEX
#A01A0E
rgb(197, 17, 47)
RGB
rgb(160, 26, 14)
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 34%)
350°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C5112F, #A01A0E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Velvet Bright
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Scarlet Dusk Bright
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