Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
Scarlet Velvet Clear#A53B31
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Merlot Core Clear vs Scarlet Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC384E and #A53B31 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Text on Scarlet Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#BC384E
HEX
#A53B31
rgb(188, 56, 78)
RGB
rgb(165, 59, 49)
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 42%)
350°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC384E, #A53B31);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 Clear
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Scarlet Velvet Clear
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