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Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
Garnet Velvet Vivid#BA1C51
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Merlot Velvet Vivid vs Garnet Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA1C36 and #BA1C51 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Text on Garnet Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#BA1C36
HEX
#BA1C51
rgb(186, 28, 54)
RGB
rgb(186, 28, 81)
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(340, 74%, 42%)
350°
Hue
340°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C36, #BA1C51);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Velvet Vivid
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