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Mauve Velvet Bright#C511B6
Merlot Core Bright#E11436
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Mauve Velvet Bright vs Merlot Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #C511B6 and #E11436 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Core Bright

Color Properties

#C511B6
HEX
#E11436
rgb(197, 17, 182)
RGB
rgb(225, 20, 54)
hsl(305, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
305°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C511B6, #E11436);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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Merlot Core Bright
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