Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
Amber Core Bright#E1BF14
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Merlot Velvet Bright vs Amber Core Bright
A detailed comparison of #C5112F and #E1BF14 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Text on Amber Core Bright
Color Properties
#C5112F
HEX
#E1BF14
rgb(197, 17, 47)
RGB
rgb(225, 191, 20)
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(50, 84%, 48%)
350°
Hue
50°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C5112F, #E1BF14);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.34:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
These colors have a 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Velvet Bright
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