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Mauve Core Clear#BC38B1
Merlot Radiant Clear#C94A5F
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Mauve Core Clear vs Merlot Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC38B1 and #C94A5F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Core Clear
Text on Merlot Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#BC38B1
HEX
#C94A5F
rgb(188, 56, 177)
RGB
rgb(201, 74, 95)
hsl(305, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 54%)
305°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC38B1, #C94A5F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mauve Core Clear
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Merlot Radiant Clear
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