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Magenta Velvet Clear#9231A5
Crimson Core Clear#BC3838
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Magenta Velvet Clear vs Crimson Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #9231A5 and #BC3838 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Magenta Velvet Clear
Text on Crimson Core Clear

Color Properties

#9231A5
HEX
#BC3838
rgb(146, 49, 165)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 56)
hsl(290, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(0, 54%, 48%)
290°
Hue
0°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9231A5, #BC3838);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Magenta Velvet Clear
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Crimson Core Clear
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