Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
Vermillion Velvet Clear#A54E31
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Merlot Core Clear vs Vermillion Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC384E and #A54E31 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Text on Vermillion Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#BC384E
HEX
#A54E31
rgb(188, 56, 78)
RGB
rgb(165, 78, 49)
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(15, 54%, 42%)
350°
Hue
15°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC384E, #A54E31);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 25\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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