Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Merlot Velvet Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA1C36 and #97172C — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#BA1C36
HEX
#97172C
rgb(186, 28, 54)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
350°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C36, #97172C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 0\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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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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