Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
Crimson Velvet Vivid#BA1C1C
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Merlot Velvet Vivid vs Crimson Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA1C36 and #BA1C1C — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Text on Crimson Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#BA1C36
HEX
#BA1C1C
rgb(186, 28, 54)
RGB
rgb(186, 28, 28)
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(0, 74%, 42%)
350°
Hue
0°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C36, #BA1C1C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 Vivid
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