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Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
Blush Core Clear#BC387A
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Merlot Velvet Clear vs Blush Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #A53145 and #BC387A — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Text on Blush Core Clear

Color Properties

#A53145
HEX
#BC387A
rgb(165, 49, 69)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 122)
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(330, 54%, 48%)
350°
Hue
330°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53145, #BC387A);

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

Merlot Velvet Clear
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