Amber Radiant Clear#C9B44A
Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
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Amber Radiant Clear vs Merlot Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #C9B44A and #BC384E — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.65:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Radiant Clear
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Color Properties
#C9B44A
HEX
#BC384E
rgb(201, 180, 74)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 78)
hsl(50, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
50°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C9B44A, #BC384E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.65:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Amber Radiant Clear
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Merlot Core Clear
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