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Ember Velvet Vivid#BA511C
Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
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Ember Velvet Vivid vs Merlot Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA511C and #D5203E — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Velvet Vivid
Text on Merlot Core Vivid

Color Properties

#BA511C
HEX
#D5203E
rgb(186, 81, 28)
RGB
rgb(213, 32, 62)
hsl(20, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
20°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA511C, #D5203E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 Velvet Vivid
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Merlot Core Vivid
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