Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
Garnet Dusk Vivid#971741
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Merlot Velvet Vivid vs Garnet Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA1C36 and #971741 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Text on Garnet Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#BA1C36
HEX
#971741
rgb(186, 28, 54)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 65)
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(340, 74%, 34%)
350°
Hue
340°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C36, #971741);
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 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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Garnet Dusk Vivid
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