Garnet Velvet Vivid#BA1C51
Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
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Garnet Velvet Vivid vs Merlot Core Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA1C51 and #D5203E — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.22:1contrast ratio
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Text on Garnet Velvet Vivid
Text on Merlot Core Vivid
Color Properties
#BA1C51
HEX
#D5203E
rgb(186, 28, 81)
RGB
rgb(213, 32, 62)
hsl(340, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
340°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
48%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C51, #D5203E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 Vivid
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Merlot Core Vivid
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