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Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
Peony Core Clear#BC38A6
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Merlot Core Clear vs Peony Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC384E and #BC38A6 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Text on Peony Core Clear

Color Properties

#BC384E
HEX
#BC38A6
rgb(188, 56, 78)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 166)
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(310, 54%, 48%)
350°
Hue
310°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC384E, #BC38A6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Core Clear
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