Garnet Velvet Bright#C5114D
Merlot Dusk Bright#A00E26
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Garnet Velvet Bright vs Merlot Dusk Bright
A detailed comparison of #C5114D and #A00E26 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Dusk Bright
Color Properties
#C5114D
HEX
#A00E26
rgb(197, 17, 77)
RGB
rgb(160, 14, 38)
hsl(340, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 34%)
340°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
34%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C5114D, #A00E26);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, 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.
Garnet Velvet Bright
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Merlot Dusk Bright
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