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Vermillion Velvet Vivid#BA431C
Crimson Dusk Vivid#971717
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Vermillion Velvet Vivid vs Crimson Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA431C and #971717 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Velvet Vivid
Text on Crimson Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BA431C
HEX
#971717
rgb(186, 67, 28)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 23)
hsl(15, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(0, 74%, 34%)
15°
Hue
0°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA431C, #971717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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.

Vermillion Velvet Vivid
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Crimson Dusk Vivid
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