Merlot Dusk Bright#A00E26
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Merlot Dusk Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #A00E26 and #C5112F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#A00E26
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(160, 14, 38)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(350, 84%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
350°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A00E26, #C5112F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Dusk Bright
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Merlot Velvet Bright
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