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Scarlet Tone Vivid#E45A4E
Merlot Tone Vivid#E44E67
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Scarlet Tone Vivid vs Merlot Tone Vivid

A detailed comparison of #E45A4E and #E44E67 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Tone Vivid
Text on Merlot Tone Vivid

Color Properties

#E45A4E
HEX
#E44E67
rgb(228, 90, 78)
RGB
rgb(228, 78, 103)
hsl(5, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 60%)
5°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E45A4E, #E44E67);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 Tone Vivid
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Merlot Tone Vivid
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