Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
Crimson Core Clear#BC3838
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Merlot Velvet Clear vs Crimson Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #A53145 and #BC3838 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Text on Crimson Core Clear
Color Properties
#A53145
HEX
#BC3838
rgb(165, 49, 69)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 56)
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(0, 54%, 48%)
350°
Hue
0°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53145, #BC3838);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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Crimson Core Clear
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