Vermillion Core Clear#BC5938
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Vermillion Core Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC5938 and #A53145 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.48:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Core Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#BC5938
HEX
#A53145
rgb(188, 89, 56)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(15, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
15°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC5938, #A53145);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.48:1, 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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