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Ember Core Bright#E15814
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Ember Core Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #E15814 and #C5112F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Core Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#E15814
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(225, 88, 20)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(20, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
20°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E15814, #C5112F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.6:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Ember Core Bright
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