Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
Vermillion Velvet Vivid#BA431C
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Merlot Core Vivid vs Vermillion Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #D5203E and #BA431C — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Vivid
Text on Vermillion Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#D5203E
HEX
#BA431C
rgb(213, 32, 62)
RGB
rgb(186, 67, 28)
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(15, 74%, 42%)
350°
Hue
15°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5203E, #BA431C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 Vivid
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Vermillion Velvet Vivid
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