Crimson Core Soft#A45151
Merlot Radiant Soft#B2626F
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Crimson Core Soft vs Merlot Radiant Soft
A detailed comparison of #A45151 and #B2626F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Soft
Text on Merlot Radiant Soft
Color Properties
#A45151
HEX
#B2626F
rgb(164, 81, 81)
RGB
rgb(178, 98, 111)
hsl(0, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 54%)
0°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A45151, #B2626F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Crimson Core Soft
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Merlot Radiant Soft
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