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Merlot Core Pure#EB0A2F
Scarlet Velvet Pure#CE1909
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Merlot Core Pure vs Scarlet Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #EB0A2F and #CE1909 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Pure
Text on Scarlet Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#EB0A2F
HEX
#CE1909
rgb(235, 10, 47)
RGB
rgb(206, 25, 9)
hsl(350, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 92%, 42%)
350°
Hue
5°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #EB0A2F, #CE1909);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 Pure
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Scarlet Velvet Pure
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