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Vermillion Core Clear#BC5938
Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
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Vermillion Core Clear vs Merlot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC5938 and #BC384E — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Core Clear
Text on Merlot Core Clear

Color Properties

#BC5938
HEX
#BC384E
rgb(188, 89, 56)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 78)
hsl(15, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
15°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC5938, #BC384E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Vermillion Core Clear
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