Crimson Velvet Bright#C51111
Merlot Core Bright#E11436
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Crimson Velvet Bright vs Merlot Core Bright
A detailed comparison of #C51111 and #E11436 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Core Bright
Color Properties
#C51111
HEX
#E11436
rgb(197, 17, 17)
RGB
rgb(225, 20, 54)
hsl(0, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
0°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C51111, #E11436);
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 Velvet Bright
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