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Merlot Radiant Clear#C94A5F
Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
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Merlot Radiant Clear vs Apricot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #C94A5F and #BC9038 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Radiant Clear
Text on Apricot Core Clear

Color Properties

#C94A5F
HEX
#BC9038
rgb(201, 74, 95)
RGB
rgb(188, 144, 56)
hsl(350, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
350°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C94A5F, #BC9038);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.55:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Radiant Clear
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Apricot Core Clear
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