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Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
Merlot Core Bright#E11436
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Merlot Velvet Bright vs Merlot Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #C5112F and #E11436 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Core Bright

Color Properties

#C5112F
HEX
#E11436
rgb(197, 17, 47)
RGB
rgb(225, 20, 54)
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
350°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C5112F, #E11436);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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Merlot Core Bright
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