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Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
Mauve Radiant Clear#C94ABE
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Merlot Core Clear vs Mauve Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC384E and #C94ABE — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Text on Mauve Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#BC384E
HEX
#C94ABE
rgb(188, 56, 78)
RGB
rgb(201, 74, 190)
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(305, 54%, 54%)
350°
Hue
305°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC384E, #C94ABE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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.

Merlot Core Clear
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Mauve Radiant Clear
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