Scarlet Core Clear#BC4338
Merlot Radiant Clear#C94A5F
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Scarlet Core Clear vs Merlot Radiant Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC4338 and #C94A5F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Core Clear
Text on Merlot Radiant Clear
Color Properties
#BC4338
HEX
#C94A5F
rgb(188, 67, 56)
RGB
rgb(201, 74, 95)
hsl(5, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 54%)
5°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC4338, #C94A5F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Scarlet Core Clear
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Merlot Radiant Clear
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