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Merlot Core Soft#A4515F
Ruby Core Soft#A45F51
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Merlot Core Soft vs Ruby Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #A4515F and #A45F51 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Soft
Text on Ruby Core Soft

Color Properties

#A4515F
HEX
#A45F51
rgb(164, 81, 95)
RGB
rgb(164, 95, 81)
hsl(350, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(10, 34%, 48%)
350°
Hue
10°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A4515F, #A45F51);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Core Soft
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