Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
Merlot Radiant Clear#C94A5F
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Merlot Core Clear vs Merlot Radiant Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC384E and #C94A5F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Text on Merlot Radiant Clear
Color Properties
#BC384E
HEX
#C94A5F
rgb(188, 56, 78)
RGB
rgb(201, 74, 95)
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 54%)
350°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC384E, #C94A5F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Core Clear
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Merlot Radiant Clear
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