Merlot Core Bright#E11436
Scarlet Radiant Bright#EC3827
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Merlot Core Bright vs Scarlet Radiant Bright
A detailed comparison of #E11436 and #EC3827 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Bright
Text on Scarlet Radiant Bright
Color Properties
#E11436
HEX
#EC3827
rgb(225, 20, 54)
RGB
rgb(236, 56, 39)
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 54%)
350°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #E11436, #EC3827);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Core Bright
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Scarlet Radiant Bright
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