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Vermillion Core Clear#BC5938
Citrine Velvet Clear#A5A531
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Vermillion Core Clear vs Citrine Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC5938 and #A5A531 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.74:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Core Clear
Text on Citrine Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BC5938
HEX
#A5A531
rgb(188, 89, 56)
RGB
rgb(165, 165, 49)
hsl(15, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 42%)
15°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC5938, #A5A531);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.74:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Vermillion Core Clear
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