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Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
Citrine Velvet Vivid#BABA1C
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Merlot Core Vivid vs Citrine Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5203E and #BABA1C — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Vivid
Text on Citrine Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#D5203E
HEX
#BABA1C
rgb(213, 32, 62)
RGB
rgb(186, 186, 28)
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 42%)
350°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5203E, #BABA1C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.47:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Vivid
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Citrine Velvet Vivid
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