Tangerine Dusk Bright#A04B0E
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Tangerine Dusk Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #A04B0E and #C5112F — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Dusk Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#A04B0E
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(160, 75, 14)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(25, 84%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
25°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
34%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A04B0E, #C5112F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Tangerine Dusk Bright
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Merlot Velvet Bright
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