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Merlot Core Bright#E11436
Apricot Radiant Bright#ECAB27
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Merlot Core Bright vs Apricot Radiant Bright

A detailed comparison of #E11436 and #ECAB27 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Bright
Text on Apricot Radiant Bright

Color Properties

#E11436
HEX
#ECAB27
rgb(225, 20, 54)
RGB
rgb(236, 171, 39)
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 84%, 54%)
350°
Hue
40°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E11436, #ECAB27);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.39:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Bright
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Apricot Radiant Bright
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