Citrine Core Clear#BCBC38
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Citrine Core Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #BCBC38 and #A53145 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#BCBC38
HEX
#A53145
rgb(188, 188, 56)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(60, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
60°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCBC38, #A53145);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.32:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
These colors have a 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Citrine Core Clear
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Merlot Velvet Clear
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